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Sussex time capsule buried to mark 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh
Overview
A time capsule has been buried at Pooh Corner in Hartfield, East Sussex, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Winnie-the-Pooh book. Scheduled to be reopened in 2126, the capsule contains books, a rare teapot, photographs, and letters to the bear from local schoolchildren. International visitors, including fans from Japan, Australia, and Canada, travelled to Ashdown Forest to take part in the centenary celebrations.
Key points
- A time capsule celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh has been buried in Hartfield, East Sussex.
- The capsule contains celebration paraphernalia, books, photos, a rare teapot, and letters from local children.
- It is set to be reopened in 100 years, in 2126.
- Fans travelled from countries including Japan, Australia, and Canada to visit Ashdown Forest for the anniversary.
- Celebrations throughout the year included the Big One Hundred festival, new walking routes, and a visit from Queen Camilla.