Before there was Neverland, there were the Gardens...
Crowd sourcing has begun for Peter Pan at Kensington Gardens. The animated film, influenced by toy theatre, shares earlier stories of Peter Pan:
Peter's adventures in Kensington Gardens pre-date those in Neverland. First published in 1906 it's an adaptation of The little White Bird of 1902 which marked Peter Pan's first appearance in print. Peter is a baby who thinks he's a bird and so can fly. He finds himself in the Gardens and makes friends with the birds and fairies who live there. Peter learns to play Pan's pipes and looks after children who become lost in the park. The story predicts many of the elements to be found with Wendy and the Lost Boys...
