Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens with a new special exhibition at the Museum of London. Sound and projections will recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London, taking you on a haunting journey to discover the places and subjects which inspired his writings.

Art, costume, original manuscripts and objects will explore Dickens' imagination, including the author's writing desk and chair which will be brought to life through an innovative audio-visual experience, based on the famous painting of Dickens' dream.

During your visit you'll discover how Dickens' childhood experiences of London, working in a blacking factory while his father was locked away in a debtor's prison, were woven into the stories he wrote. The great social questions of the 19th century, including wealth and poverty, prostitution, childhood mortality and philanthropy, will also be examined, all of which set the scene for Dickens' greatest works.

Admission: £8

Opening times: 9 December 2011-10 June 2012, 10:00-18:00 daily. 

Telephone: 020 7001 9844

County: London Dates: until 30/04/2012

Further Information

Address: 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN

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All

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London