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Charles Dickens brought London to life with his imaginative depictions of city life and his fascination and passion for the foggy Victorian streets have inspired two centuries of readers. His iconic characters such as Fagin, Scrooge, Guppy, Artful Dodger and Magwitch have seeped into London's historical fabric and his fictional scenes have ingrained themselves in our everyday culture. The Charles Dickens Museum is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great novelist and social commentator. The 48 Doughty Street property is the only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839), author of such classics as 'Oliver Twist', 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield'. The museum was opened here in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world to its authentic surroundings. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian Age.Charles Dickens Museum events
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The great Victorian novelist celebrates his bicentennial year in 2012, so it's no surprise that the people at Charles Dickens Museum have planned a wonderful array of events to toast the writer's legacy. Weekly Dickensian walks will depart from the novelist's only surviving home at 48 Doughty Street. Set out through the chilly streets of London jus... More about this event
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If you're a fan of the great literary genius Charles Dickens and love nothing more than a good natter over a copy of Bleak House and a cuppa then here's your chance to do just that. The reading group will gather every Thursday in Dickens' Doughty Street house for twelve weeks to take a close look at the classic stories, iconic characters and social... More about this event
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The great Victorian novelist celebrates his bicentennial year in 2012, so it's no surprise that the people at 48 Doughty Street have planned a wonderful array of events to toast the writer's legacy. Dickens is known as a literary genius, but he was also a gifted amateur magician, The Secret World of Charles Dickens celebrates the writer's love of m... More about this event
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
93 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, Holborn, London WC1R | 7 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 8 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 11 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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London > Shopping > Supermarkets
72-78 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
17 Rugby Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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86-90 Lamb's Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 3 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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54 Lambs Conduit Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 4 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Charles Dickens Museum
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London > Leisure > Activities
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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