The Room in the Tower: From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

Edward Frederic Benson was born in Berkshire, England on 24th July 1867.

Educated at Marlborough and Kings College Cambridge he began his career as a writer at an early age and was published whilst still studying.

Benson was also a gifted athlete and represented his country at figure skating.

His career was prodigious and widely acknowledged. Perhaps he is best known for his collection of novels about `Mapp & Lucia' which have proved very popular throughout the decades.

Benson was also well re...