The Inspiration Behind Lewis Carroll's Book Alice in Wonderland
From reality to fantasy
Alice in Wonderland is a favourite in our house, especially the version with Johnny Depp as Hatter. Many of you may be aware of the legend of Hatter. Historically, many hat makers were sent mad due to mercury poisoning, a chemical they used to make hats.
Some of you, however, may not be aware that several other aspects of Alice's world are based on fact…