Wishing all our followers a joyous and restful bank holiday weekend.

We're also delighted to say that we'll be open on bank holiday Monday to make sure you have the chance to explore Charles #Dickens 's London home.

We're open 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.

In this wonderful letter from 1843, Dickens talks about his time writing 'A Christmas Carol,' and 'Martin Chuzzlewit.'

He also advises (to any aspiring writers out there), that the process of writing is good for 'the cultivation of patience.'

Harry Lloyd 👏

Enter the London home of Charles Dickens. 🎩

Laid out as it could have looked in the 1830s, and comprising of many items which belonged to Charles Dickens himself, you'll be immersed in his literary world!

And for an added bonus, we're opening this bank holiday Monday too!

We're delighted to be welcoming Mary Kay Zuravleff to the Charles Dickens Museum, to speak about her latest novel, 'American Ending,' and the enduring legacy of Charles Dickens on story writing.

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'Come in and sit yourself down by the fire; there's a good dear--do.'' - Barnaby Rudge

Come and explore Dickens's London home this weekend. We're open 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.

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Mental health is not a modern issue, but was something #Dickens keenly understood.

In his essay, 'Night Walks,' Dickens described the terrible suffering of Horace Kinch.

Hear an extract being read below.

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DOTD - 25/04/1914 - Ellen Lawless Ternan.

Charles Dickens was famous for his public readings, in which he would perform scenes from his stories.

He would create his own 'scripts' by editing copies of his books, such as this copy of 'Nicholas Nickleby' which has been adjusted with ribbons and paper.

In this letter from 1868, we see a window into Dickens's hectic world, as he tries to arrange a stay with his friends in between his public readings.

He touches on politics, with the election that year having returned the Liberal Party to power.

Special thanks to Harry Lloyd

Come to our guided evening tour, this Wednesday at 5pm.

You'll be led through the historic home of Charles Dickens by our knowledgeable guide, and will delve deep into the Dickensian world as you hear our fascinating tales.

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We had to do a double take when we read the words 'Dickens out to stud.' 🐴🙈

Fortunately it reminds us to remind you that our exhibition 'Faithful Companions: Charles Dickens and his Pets' opens 15th May.

And yes... Dickens's horses get a mention! 😂

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Dickens had a very interesting relationship with his faith, and at times he could be quite critical of the church.

However, he admired the Dean of Bristol, who had previously preached at the Foundling chapel. Here #Dickens replies to the Dean's printed sermon.

This weekend is your last chance to visit our 'Mutual Friends,' exhibition.

Exploring the fascinating relationship between Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, some of the treasures on display include an early photograph of Dickens, from the early 1850s (below right).

Great advice! ⬇️🥳

Our current exhibition explores the fascinating relationship between Charles #Dickens and Wilkie Collins.

Through nearly two decades they were friends, family, collaborators, performers (perhaps even sometimes competitors).

#MutualFriends ends this Sunday!

You can learn more about Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins at our current exhibition 'Mutual Friends.'

But hurry; the exhibition ends Sunday!

Ooops - for the avoidance of doubt, Charles Dickens actually wrote, 'I am Dear Sir...' not, 'I am Dear Dir...'

How embarrassing... 🙈😳

While in America in 1842, Charles Dickens supported a petition in favour of international copyright laws (he was aware than many of his books were being plagiarised 'across the pond') .

In this letter, Dickens asks Henry Clay to present the petition to the senate.

We're delighted to be welcoming Mary Kay Zuravleff to the Charles Dickens Museum, to speak about her latest novel, 'American Ending.'

You can join us live, here at the Charles Dickens Museum, or virtually over zoom.

We can't wait to see you!

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Every author worries about how their work might be exploited, and Charles #Dickens was no different.

In this letter Dickens discusses a dispute in which John Marcone sought to reprint Dickens's older work without his approval!

A special thanks to Harry Lloyd for narrating!