In 1929, J. M. Barrie gifted Peter Pan rights to a hospital; UK law protects its royalties

Times of India - Oct 11, 2026

In 1929, J. M. Barrie selflessly granted the rights to Peter Pan, establishing a perpetual source of funding for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The hospital benefits from the story's performances, facilitating care for critically ill children. A unique UK law safeguards this donation, ensuring royalties persist beyond copyright expiry. Barrie's ties to the hospital remain influential, demonstrating the power of literature in sustaining charitable endeavors.

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