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Anne Shirley of Green Gables is 100

Anne Shirley of Green Gables is 100

Yes that's right. Anne turned 100 this year.

2008 marked Lucy Maude Montgomery's Maritime classic series about the orphan girl with an enormous independant indomitable spirit always on the lookout for her 'kindred spirits'.

And I was there! Prince Edward Island was teeming with celebration this summer, with plays and Everything-Ann.

The Legendary 'Green Gables'.

(I almost drove right by! The sight was closed, but seeing was enough for me.)

Lucy Maude Montgomery lived in this quaint country house for a year while teaching in the area.

I didn't 'plan' on hitting the 'Anne' or Lucy Maude Montgomery sites, but happened on all of them along my drive. I also saw the house of Lucy Maude's birth - however as I previously mentioned, so much photo op gets in my way.

The new movie, Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning, is both a prequel and sequel to the famous long running series with Megan Follows playing Anne. Before her arrival at Green Gables in Prince Edward Island, Anne had found a kindred spirit in a wealthy widow played by Shirley Maclaine. Barbara Hershey plays the adult Anne.

From among 1000 young Canadian girls,12-year-old Hannah Endicott-Douglas of Toronto was chosen as Anne - a tough job following years of Megan Follows in the role, whom I would like to have seen play the adult Anne.

Quiet pastoral south shoreline. I was frequently moved emotionally travelling here.

PEI is a serenely beautiful pastoral province of Canada, which I'd always wanted to visit. Driving along a country road, I smiled at a mailbox with the name Blanchett on it - my grandfather's last name - very possible distant relatives. The history of the Acadian French relates back over 250 years here.

Taken about 6:30am - PEI central north shore, Rustico Beach on the 'Anne's Land Drive, not far from Anne's Cavendish.

Posted by Deborah Pearce on 12/15/2008 12:29 PM

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27 Comments on Anne Shirley of Green Gables is 100

DEC

Deborah - I really love the yellow home that has been turned into a museum and the other photos, their wonderful.

Wow, Deborah, what gorgeous shots! I would be facinated to see the movie...I don't remember the story very well. I'm so glad you didn't miss this, the museum and the area look enchanting.

DEC

Oh I desperately want to go to PEI - ever since I first read Anne of Green Gables and even more so now.....your photos are fantastic and have me hooked!

DEC

Thank you so much for posting these photos, Deborah. I have always desired to go Prince Edward Island, since reading Anne of Green Gables as a young girl. The movies are one of my all time favorites.....I could watch them again and again...and I have.

I look forward to seeing the new movie...but it has a high standard to keep!

It is wonderful to be able to see these homes and the scenery there. Someday...

DEC

These photos are awesome. Thanks so much for this post and great pictures!!

Just came back for another look! Those photos are awesome!

DEC

Hi Robert - there are many many amazing old homes in PEI and the Maritimes of Canada - and charming drives, country roads....... mmm

Hi Carole! I am certain you would love the story of Anne Of Green Gables - and the movie, as well as the TV series. PEI was totally enchanting - I am glad I didn't miss these sights also!

Hey Liz - I am certain that you will indeed get to PEI! I too have always been desperate to go - and I did!! ..something so cool about that!

You are so right Bonnie - the new movie does have a hard standard to keep - yes someday - I support your intention!

Cindy - thanks and delighted to hear from you! The countryside was spectacular beyond words.

Hey Liz - anytime - I had great subject material - courtesy of PEI - terrific land of ours - eh?!

Deborah -Great photos - and the Movie was exceptional

Did You Know the small hamlet of Leaskdale (here in Uxbridge) was home to Canadian Author "Lucy Maud Montgomery". She resided in Leaskdale from 1911 to 1926 and here, as the wife of Rev. Ewan Macdonald a Presbyterian minister, is where she wrote 11 of her 22 best selling novels.

The set for the series by Sullivan Entertainment was also located in Uxbridge

DEC

Deborah, my great grandmother lived to be 97 before she passed on. I am always amazed at people that live that long.

DEC

Hi Barrie Clulow (My Time Is My Own)

That is some fascinating information on Ms Montgomery - thanks!!

Hello Danny

Anne Shirley was the storybook figure Lucy Maude Montgomery created 100 years ago. Thanks for commenting!

JAN

There you go again with those beautiful Maritime shots. PEI is so charming! No wonder it's a world class tourist destination.

JAN

Hello Georgina - it is impossible to not have great photo ops anywhere in the Maritimes, especially PEI - world class indeed!

JAN

Deborah, I have been a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables! I have been to PEI to Lucy Maude Montgomery's Home. My daughter absolutely loved the stories also. I hope to bring here there. PEI is one of the most beautiful places on earth, I think. I live in Connecticut but am originally from New Brunswick. The Maritimes are worth the trip from anywhere. Thanks for sharing.

JAN

Hi Rhonda! I am wondering now which home of LCM's you visited - there are several, as she transferred frequently as a school teacher.

So awesome to hear from someone who's been to PEI - and from NB!! Are you Canadian? The Maritimes are indeed fab, huh!?

Deborah - Hi! I am not sure which house I visited it was a number of years ago. And, yes, I am a Proud Canadian!! Hoping to get to New Brunswick this summer.

JAN

Ha! Wonderful Rhonda! I do hope you get to New Brunswick this summer - I so loved the Fundy Shores, Bouctouche, St Martins and St John. My heart is still there - I so love it - I already said that didn't I? Hmm, maybe sounding a bit like Anne Shirley!

Deborah - I can't believe I never featured this blog and after further review, featured at:

MY VACATIONS AT ACTIVERAIN

JAN

Deborah,

Your photos are beautiful. I particularly like the pastoral scene with the water lapping at the base of the cliffs.

Mike in Tucson

JAN

Gee Robert - you spoil me ..........and I like it! Thanks for the feature - I appreciate your mention.

Now Mike in Tuscon - your expression is very well stated and so appreciated, The water was indeed lapping ever so gently on these remarkable red shores of Prince Edward Island. Visit anytime!

JAN

Hi Deborah-

My sis and I visited Nova Scotia in August, 2007. We saw a fox roaming the grounds of "Green Gables" and had a wonderful time visiting Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton & PEI. Your post brought back wonderful memories!

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