Wholesale Charles Dickens: Places & Objects of Interest

Few writers have impacted British society like Charles Dickens. His stories and memorable characters highlighted the life of the forgotten poor and disadvantaged when Britain was a leading power. Dickens’ portrayal of the poor, such as Oliver Twist asking for more food and Bob Cratchit struggling at Christmas, roused sympathy and understanding of their conditions. This led to many founding orphanages, schools for the underprivileged, and hospitals for those who could not afford treatment, like Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, which named a ward after him. His legacy is found across the UK, from buildings he lived in to streets and towns in his novels, and places where he performed for philanthropic causes. Dickensian memorabilia, including original manuscripts and letters, transport readers into the Dickensian world of Victorian Britain.