Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, the famous nineteenth century writer, knew the City of London very well, walking its streets and alleys from a young age through to adulthood. His novels and newspaper articles paint a vivid picture of London and Londoners in early modern times, and he referred to London as his inspiration, a ‘magic lantern’. This walk explores episodes from Dickens’ own life in London, and events and settings in his novels such as Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and The Pickwick Papers.

Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.