Background
Alfred Forrester was the son of Robert Forrester of 5 North Gate, Royal Exchange, London, a public notary.
Alfred Forrester was the son of Robert Forrester of 5 North Gate, Royal Exchange, London, a public notary.
He discovered an aptitude for literary and artistic pursuits from an early age, and was soon associated with writing for periodical publications, including Colburn"s New Monthly, Bentley, and Punch magazine. He often wrote short tales, songs, children"s stories, and occasional burlesques. He also made several popular ceramics of contemporary subjects, including a "Memorial of the Great Exhibition of 1851" and a statuette of Wellington Bear.
He illustrated plays for children in Dean & Son"s series, Little Plays for Little People.
In 1854 Julia Corner wrote a play for children based around the Beauty and the Beast fairy story which was illustrated by Forrester working under the name of Alfred Crowquill. He was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.
Alfred Crowquill.