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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 28 June 2012 18:07
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 21 June 2012 07:00
 Charles Dickens mentions tea and tea shop(pe)s numerously throughout his writings; he famously quotes from the 18th century nursery rhyme 'Polly put the kettle on' in Barnaby Rudge. In Oliver Twist, Dickens uses the precise teamaking ceremony of Mrs
Corney, the matron of workhouse, to display her self-satisfaction, and
she is wooed over a cup of tea by the grasping, tyrannical beadle, Mr
Bumble, who, after her leaving the room, inspects her tea-making
implements to check that it is 'genuine silver'. Most famous among tea suppliers is, of course, Twinings. Their delightful shop and museum is next to my venue, The George In The Strand. They describe themselves as follows: 'Thomas Twining bought Tom's Coffee
House on London's Strand in 1706. The location of the shop
was perfect as it straddled the border between Westminster and the
City of London, an area that was newly populated with the
aristocracy displaced by the Great Fire of London'. - You can also taste, free of charge (and so refreshing).
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 17 June 2012 10:49
 If you aren't yet too
familiar about the
details of Charles Dickens life, this will recap the
important facts and we will
also discuss Dickensian
 London, with emphasis on
nearby Covent Garden,
Fleet Street, Strand and
The Old Bailey. This
delightful painting is of The
 Strand in Dickensian time.
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charlesdickenslondon.net: Posted on 05 June 2012 07:57
 What a marvellous weekend of
celebrations. Join us to hear more about
Charles Dickens and Two Great Queens.
There are fascinating letters and
memorabilia at Buckingham Palace,
recording close links to Dickens.
Tickets are still available at The George,
 through Skiddle.com, or my website:
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christopher west: Posted on 29 May 2012 18:25
 This gorgeous young girl is my granddaughter Natasha, the inspiration for Dickens Day. Her life was saved by brilliant surgeons at Great Ormond Street Hospital- she was only four weeks old when admitted to GOSH, with a cyst in her throat. Days passed as these top world experts observed and tested. The situation became critical, so she was put in intensive care. Days later,
 her condition dramatically worsened and she was operated on as an emergency; we understand that there were seven surgeons involved! The life saving operation was successful- thank you, so much, GOSH. The cyst was eventually identified as benign, and we can now hardly see the scar . Paul was marvellous with the children and coping, Natasha's brother Oskar and his younger sister Lola were so very worried, and behaved splendidly, during this incredibly stressful period for all of us. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 29 May 2012 11:09
 Ian Jack, well known Royal
correspondent, writes 'Our
attachment to the Queen is perhaps greater than we yet
 realise. The Queen is one of
our last links to a workaday
Britain that has nearly vanished,
a country that Dickens would
still recognise'.This will be
discussed in my next Talk at
The George on the 6th. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 28 May 2012 18:35
 Excitement is mounting about Queen Elizabeth achieving
60 years on the throne. Charles Dickens adored
Queen Victoria, and though very critical about politicians
and Parliament, I believe he would have enormously
respected our present Queen's sense of dedication and
 duty towards the Nation. Her Majesty is very knowledgeable about Dickens; we'll be looking at this in depth at the George in the Strand, on the 6th June, soon after the Celebration weekend. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 26 May 2012 10:55
 Queen Elizabeth is well known to have
 admired the work of Charles Dickens,
and this will be extensively discussed at
my next Talk at the George In The Strand on 6th June. We will also be discussing
Dickens relationship with the Queen of his
time, Queen Victoria. There is tremendous
 excitement growing about the Jubilee
celebrations, so do join us for dinner at
The George to celebrate, following the Talk |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 24 May 2012 12:02
 Some of you will know I reviewed this show previously at the Landor Theatre.
It has now opened in the West End and is truly excellent. Do just book up and
go to see it.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood at the Arts Theatre- Explores Charles Dickens
unfinished final novel, who died half way through writing it. We are introduced
to members of the 'Theatre Royale', by an excellent, traditional Chairman
(Denis Delahunt), hosting a music hall style rendition of the story. Pre show
 opening songs, such as 'Champagne Charlie', cleverly transforms the Arts Theatre into a 19th century Music Hall, buzzing with audience participation (song sheets provided) stiffened by cast members in the auditorium, successfully
encouraging people to join in. The Musical Play then begins and the plot develops
quickly, amidst good songs, sung well by various characters. The plot works
through the murder (or was it)? The first act needs time to develop because of
the depth of Dickens characterisation. Possible motives are presented for each
  suspect- obvious clues are amusingly emphasised, then the audience is asked to
vote, after passionate pleadings from each suspect to vote for Them! The vote
scene is hilarious, and there is much wit and funny lines throughout. Most
impressive is the combined strength of the cast; each member oozing proficiency in clarity, expression and timbre. The songs provide great variety, some being used cleverly to develop character, interspersed with gusty choruses from 'the entire company'- every movement is choreographed with panache and
fine detail. Music is voraciously led from the electric piano by James Cleeve, including flute, clarinet, percussion, trumpet and cello, (I couldn't discern a single wrong note)! Costumes and scenery are very impressive. Each performer shows professional sparkle and excellence, but the extra gush and tingle factor came for me as Wendi Peters powerfully and reliably let rip from the very first note of 'Don't Quit While You're Ahead', right up to the end of the show, inspiring those around her superbly, with a stirringly excellent finale, she is now, historically, a Music Hall Star! Finally, the serious strands of this Dickensian feast are subtly brought together in 'The Writing On The Wall' by Edwin Drood (Natalie Day), who sings with great feeling and emotion. Dickens was himself a successful entertainer, so would have loved this delightful production - he would also have savoured the argument, mystery and stimulation of debate, and would have adored the excitement in the audience. This novel is well documented as the most discussed of all, and for good reason. The production has grown tremendously beyond the Landor, and I did write that I believed it should get to the West End- the obvious courage, determination and graft that has gone into 'Drood' has paid off splendidly. The intimate, comfortable Arts Theatre, is a delightful venue. Does more await? Certainly it is good enough! The timing is right, celebrating 200 years of the great man. In any event, again, congratulations to the cast, production team and Director Matthew Gould.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 23 May 2012 11:53
 Thank you everyone who came to Monday's
Talk about Charles Dickens and the East End,
and for the kind comments received. My own thanks to Father Michael for being an excellent
 host at his historic Hawksmoor Church, St George In The East. Thanks also to Martha Leigh, who
was so interesting about 'the old days' life in
Wapping |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 20 May 2012 12:31
 Splendid event and most enjoyable, sharing a historic, traditional custom, reminding us of important values which are still as valid today, despite all the apparant change around us. There are many more photos available, please contact me at chriswandco@yahoo.co.uk.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 20 May 2012 10:50
 My next Talk tomorrow, 21st May,
will include many references to
Charles Dickens, during the 40 years
plus that he was involved with the
 East End. Martha Leigh will bring alive
just what it was like to live in Wapping
'in the old days'.
The splendid St George In The East
Church will be our historic venue,
then people are welcome to join us for drinks or coffee in the bar at
 nearby, Wiltons Music Hall, famouslyknown as the first Music Hall ever.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 19 May 2012 08:03
 Wendi Peters stars as Princess Puffer in a revival of Rupert Holmes’ 1986 musical version of Dickens’,The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, which transfers to the Arts Theatre this week (22 May-17 June) following its recent run at the Landor. I was pleased to have reviewed
the show when it was at the Landor, and am thrilled that they are now
deservedly opening in the West End. It's a very strong cast, sparklingly
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 17 May 2012 09:34
 The East End was well known
to Charles Dickens. He visited
Rookeries with the police, loved
the stage attractions at Hoxton
and Hackney, and featured
Limehouse, Whitechapel and
Docklands in Dombey and Son
and Our Mutual Friend.
These will all be discussed in my locally at Hussey Quality Butchers
in Wapping.-
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 16 May 2012 09:01
Sir Ian McKellan talks brilliantly about The Grapes, where Charles Dickens danced on the table at age 10,
and used the pub as a model for the pub featured in his second
 last
novel 'A Mutual Friend'.
Dickens was associated with Limehouse and nearby for forty years.
Do join us at St Mary In The East
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 15 May 2012 15:34
 We will be having drinks in the bar at
Wiltons Music Hall after the Talk. It's
only a few minutes walk from our venue, St George In The East. They serve tea
and coffee as well as drinks, and will have tasty bagels available for anyone who's
 hungry; it's also a good opportunity to
have a look around, if you haven't been
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 12 May 2012 08:36
 NEXT PUBLIC TALK:Charles Dickens And The East End, with guest Martha Leigh,talking about her book, 'Memories of Wapping 1900 to 1960'.
Venue: St George In The East, The Highway,London E.1.
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Tickets £5: Concessions £4. or at the door, (if room permits).
This splendid Hawkesmoor church was
built in 1729 and looks magnificent from
The Highway. Sadly, the interior was
destroyed by a bomb during the Blitz, but
beautifully restored early in the 1960's. I
feel privileged to be able to use this
wonderful place as a venue. The church's
history is fascinating, and well documented
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 08 May 2012 07:48
There is still space, so do come along to my Talk at the George this afternoon at 4.30 pm; tickets will be available at the door. Dickens was the greatest novelist of his time and he used his pen and personality to become the greatest reformer of his time. We will explore his experience of the law from childhood to old age.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 07 May 2012 08:44
 Sir Henry Dickens was the most successful of Dickens' children, becoming one of the most senior judges, as The Common Serjeant of London(full title The Serjeant-at-Law in the Common Hall).
This is an ancient British legal
office, first recorded in 1291, and is the second most senior permanent
judge of the Central Criminal Court, after the Recorder of London, first recorded in 1291.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 06 May 2012 14:59
 There are so many attractions near the George; another one is the Apex Hotel at Serjeants Inn. This splendid photo shows Wilfredo, the smart Philippino
Doorman Extraordinaire, next to the green elephant (which represents the company's dedication to improving the environment).The area immediately
 around has a rich
history forged by Templars, Serjeants, barristers and journalists.The Apex Temple Court Hotel occupies the site of one of the historic
Serjeants’ Inns which housed on order of barrister’s known as the
Serjeants-at-Law. The last record of the Serjeants-at-Law here dates
from their departure in 1730. More in my Talk on the 8th.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 04 May 2012 22:35
Another attraction I love near the George On The Strand is Twinings Tea. In there you can spend time tasting any tea you want; and while you are savouring their teas you can read all about their incredible history, which stretches back hundreds of years; do take the opportunity to visit there, |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 03 May 2012 07:48
Tickets are selling well through Skiddle on my website, or use pay pal if you
prefer. The George is a beautifull, historical pub, exactly opposite the Royal Courts of Justice. You can visit the Courts, and the
Central Hall is well worth seeing if you have time before my Talk.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 01 May 2012 09:31
 Talk: Introduction to Charles Dickens and
His London.Tickets are still available, so
do come along; this is my favourite venue, right in the centre of the beautiful
marina and near the Tower of London.
We follow all the major facts and events
 in his life, and look at what London was
really like in Dickensian times.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 30 April 2012 08:11
  Charles Dickens loved his stay in Italy.
He enjoyed visiting both Rome and Pisa, and to celebrate after my Talk
about Charles Dickens and his London, Zizzi have come up with two
special dishes for the occasion, for those who want to eat after the
Talk. Firstly, they have created 'Pizza Roma- St Katharine Docks', which
is a Margherita with added pepperoni and sausage. There will also be an
ice cream dish which will lean just like the Leaning Tower, which
will be called 'Gelati Leaning Tower of Pisa', with the flavour of your
choice. These will be at a special low price AND feature 25% discount on
the food bill.Please remember to book your reservation.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 29 April 2012 12:15
 The day long festival celebrating 200 years of Charles Dickens was most enjoyable yesterday. Griff Rhys Jones (excellent as Fagin recently at Drury Lane) was splendid as Chairman for the morning session, and the day progressed with wave after wave of good speakers, talking about a whole range of specific topics, from new facts about Warren's Boot Blacking Factory, through heritage plaques commemorating where he had lived, to early films featuring the great man's work. A great success, hearty congratulations to all the organisers and also to the hard working volunteers who were charming and very efficient.For those who missed it, choose second best and just come along to one of my next Talks.
 Incidentally, St Mary's Le Strand is in the middle of the road, opposite the entrance to Kings College. This is the church where 'Dickensianism started' Why? It's where Charles Dickens parents got married! |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 26 April 2012 05:31
 Charles Dickens was well accustomed to the sight of the tea clippers that plied up and down the Thames, and the famous ocean races involved. The trade hugely added to London's wealth and is an important part of our history. The Cutty Sark was only commissioned in 1869, the year before Dickens died and has a legendary history, deserving its place of
honour and being one of our main tourist attractions.More about it in my next talk.
Cutty Sark
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 24 April 2012 08:09
 This video was made here at St Katharine Docks, with a good view of the Thames and Tower Bridge- as you can see, the wind was blowing nearly to gale force, much of my concentration was spent hanging onto my beloved hat ( nearly as old as Charles Dickens himself).
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 23 April 2012 09:04
 Happy Birthday William Shakespeare. Charles Dickens adored and venerated Shakespeare. Early in life, young Dickens saw various productions of Shakespeare and studied his works avidly at the British Museum in young adulthood. Right through his life he promoted the Bard's work, being involved and chairing various associations devoted to his works. As a child, walking with his father, seeing Gads Hill Place, imagine his delight when he found out that it had numerous links with Shakespeare's characters, not least Sir John Falstaff. After purchasing
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 23 April 2012 07:21
Don't forget that 25% discount on food applies if you book a table at the restaurant from 7.00 pm
onwards, following the Talk.
pleasantest locations in London,
we are very lucky to have this venue.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 22 April 2012 08:46
 'In the Footsteps of Charles Dickens in Shadwell & LimehouseIn Narrow St, Limehouse
Charles Dickens’ godfather Christopher Huffam lived and ran his
sailmaking, blockmaking and chandlery business from a substantial house
in Newell St, next to St Anne’s Limehouse. Huffam adored his
godson, declaring the boy a prodigy, tipping him half a crown on his
birthday and encouraging him to dance and perform comic songs upon the
kitchen table – and also, it is said, upon the bar at The Grapes'. Much more on http://spitalfieldslife.com/2012/04/01/in-the-footsteps-of-charles-dickens-in-shadwell-limehouse/ |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 21 April 2012 07:37
 Do listen to our podcast from the Charing Cross Hotel on Monday. It was on the river, just below the hotel, that Charles Dickens had to work in the dreadful conditions of Warren's boot blacking factory when he was just twelve years old. This made young Charles so humiliated, frustrated and cheated, feeling as though he may never succeed in life, without further education, and his parents unable to
 support him financially. Days later, word came that his father had been arrested and gaoled for indebtedness; this second event added shame to the burden he would have to carry for the rest of his life. Even at this age he realised that he would now be shunned by society, and would never be regarded as a gentleman- society then was very harsh. Appreciating all this is fundamental to understanding Dickens, and how it developed his character- it gives us an insight into how this brilliant young man learned to channel his enormous energy and skills to become the fine entertainer, the second greatest in literature and the greatest reformer of his time. There is plenty more about this in my next talk.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 19 April 2012 07:16
  Many thanks to Dagenham Library for inviting me to talk there yesterday- it was most enjoyable, and everyone was so enthusiastic and pleasant. Like me, Charles Dickens would have been so impressed by this beautiful new building, with such extensive, state of the art facilities; what a wonderful tonic for the
local people and the schools nearby. Mr D would have also been delighted by the huge selection of his works being exhibited, and the displays about his life and work; congratulations to all the library staff and many thanks for the opportunity for me to visit. My next public Talk will be on Tuesday 1st May- all are welcome.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 17 April 2012 09:21
 Do come along to this event, it looks very promising for a fascinating day out. I will be there myself and have a speaking slot at 1.40 pm- do say hello, I will enjoy meeting and chatting with you.
'Saturday 28th Apr 2012 Where Great Hall, King's College London, Strand WC2R 2LS 10:00 - 17:00 Admission :Free. No booking required
About the event :Westminster City Archives, King's College London and Cityread London are proud to present Dickensfest! |
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charlesdickenslondon.net: Posted on 16 April 2012 15:29
 TALK: Charles Dickens And The Law Of His Time.Venue: The George On The Strand.(opposite The
Royal Courts of Justice. Date: Tuesday 8th May.
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Price: £7, Concessions £5.
The George is offering a reduced price special
Dickensian menu, for tables booked following
 Thank you for all the kind comments about the superbly presented piece on the BBC Inside Out programme-
Press here to view. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 15 April 2012 11:37
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 14 April 2012 11:35
  This colourful food market is held every Friday in St Katharine Docks. There is a splendid array of food from different countries, either to eat while hot or take away; local bread, olive oil, biscuits and confectionery items are also on sale. In Dickens time, there were far fewer shops, and larger shops may be some distance away, so this was the main method for purchase; vendors would sell everything imaginable in the streets from a stall, and hawkers would sell a single product, often making it difficult to walk through. Nowadays, these stalls are clean and hygienic, controlled by
 extensive legislation, imagine back in time, to Dickensian days, when fish and meat would be displayed all day, with no facilities for washing hands, no refrigeration and certainly no toilet facilities nearby.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 13 April 2012 11:14
 This drawing of Charles Dickens working at the Blacking Factory is an excellent reminder of the second most humiliating experience in his life. At age 12, he has to support himself on a meagre wage, living alone in digs, while his father is incarcerated in the Marshalsea Prison, for indebtedness. I will be discussing this further in my next Talk.
More detail is explained on this interesting website-http://www.fromoldbooks.org/Various-LeisureHour-1904/pages/0550-Dickens-at-the-Blacking-Warehouse/#details |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 11 April 2012 10:06
 At age 12, Charles Dickens suffered the greatest humiliation of his life; his father was incarcerated in Marshalsea Prison for non payment of debt. No doubt, this deeply affected his character, setting the seeds for the strength and power developing in Dickens character, shaping the skills used to enable him to become a great novelist and reformer. This will be further discussed in my Talk on the 1st of May. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 09 April 2012 11:38
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May 2012 @ 3.15pm BEATING THE BOUNDS
(assemble from 3.00pm in All Hallows
Church).
Beating the Bounds is
an ancient custom still observed in many English parishes. Its roots go back to
mediaeval times when parishes reaffirmed their boundaries by processing round
them at
 Rogationtide, stopping to beat each boundary mark with wands and to pray
for protection and blessings for the land. At All Hallows we beat the bounds of
our parish every year on Ascension Day.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 08 April 2012 07:06
I am assured that this production will be in fine Dickens tradition and good taste; it is well recommended and I look forward to seeing it myself.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 07 April 2012 20:47
 Wikipedia says, 'In legend, the creature brings baskets filled with coloured eggs, candy
and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows
similarities to Father Christmas, as they both bring gifts to children on the night before their respective holiday.'Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny.
Happy Easter Paul, Camilla, Oskar, Lola and Natasha
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 06 April 2012 12:06
 Charles Dickens + The London Of His Time:
Tuesday 1st May at Zizzi Restaurant, St Katharine Docks.
This Title is a favourite for me because so many people are pleased to gain more background information, and are often pleasantly surprised at how much this helps to understand the power behind the great man and his work. You may just want to discover a bit more about Dickens, or you may be still a little unsure about 'why all the fuss about the 200 year celebrations?' The Talk will be well illustrated and presented entertainingly.
 This is also a favourite venue for me- There are beautiful views of the marina all around. Zizzi offers a 25% discount for tables booked following the Talk. Last time, people who stayed all really enjoyed the meal- this speaks for itself! |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 25 March 2012 16:55
 Just a quickie to say that Zizzi Restaurant
would appreciate you booking if you want dinner following the Talk. Their phone number is 020 7935 2336;they are offering 20% discount |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 24 March 2012 09:50
 Charles Dickens lived at 18 Bentinck Street (off Manchester Square) for a while in 1833. During that year he worked as a newspaper reporter at
Doctors' Commons, and in the "gallery" of the
House of Commons, where he was very successful, partly because of being an expert shorthand writer, with the ability to record very accurately. In his spare time, he
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 23 March 2012 07:59
 Charles Dickens loved his stay in Italy.
He enjoyed visiting both Rome and Pisa, and to celebrate after my Talk: Introducing Charles Dickens And His London, Zizzi have come up with two
special dishes for the occasion, for those who want to eat after the
Talk. Firstly, they have created 'Pizza Roma- Dickens, which
is a Margherita with added pepperoni and sausage. There will also be an
ice
 cream dish which will lean just like the Leaning Tower, called 'Gelati Leaning Tower of Pisa', with the flavour of your
choice. These will be at a special low price AND feature 20% discount on
the food bill. Please remember to book your tickets.
To reserve a table after the Talk, tel Zizzi Restaurant on 020 7935 2336. |
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 18 March 2012 10:11
 At my Talk on the 27th, I will be talking about the Dickens connections nearby.There are many letters between Charles Dickens and the 6th Duke of Devonshire, showing that they were good friends; our Mr D would sign himself 'Yours Affectionately' and he stayed with the Duke at
 Chatsworth, as well as cavorting at the Duke's mansion in Piccadilly. Duke Street is around the corner from Zizzi Restaurant on Wigmore Street, and the Duke of Devonshire Arms (across the road from Environment Hairdressers, where you can buy Talk tickets) has a gallery of all the Dukes pictures down the ages, with lovingly polished brass nameplates- do visit, it's well worth it.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 14 March 2012 08:12
 TALK:Zizzi Restaurant, Wigmore Street,27th March, 6 pm to 7.30 pm. There will be lots of facts and details about the great man, well illustrated and presented
entertainingly. Charles Dickens lived around the corner from Zizzi Restaurantat 18 Bentinck Street, off Manchester Square, for a while as a young man in 1833- when it was the home of his parents. .
 Tickets for this event will be on sale
Zizzi at 8 Duke Street. Whether you buy your tickets here or not, do look at their glass front door- it's the snazziest door I've ever seen! Many thanks to director Anthony Keast for this facility.
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 13 March 2012 18:11
keen to put on special dishes for those eating after the Talk, reflecting Dickens time in Italy. I was also chatting to Assistant Manager Delisa, who not only had some
great promotional ideas, but is also a Charles Dickens
fan himself, so he is very much looking forward to the 27th. Tickets are now on sale at Environment Hairdressers (around the corner from Zizzi in Duke Street, if you prefer to booking via
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 11 March 2012 12:03
 A number of people have asked me if the Charles Dickens Museum is open at present- YES IT'S OPEN. Confusion may have arisen because it will be closing in April until December- details are published below. So do ensure you get your visit in before then, and also hasten to the excellent Dickens Exhibition at the Museum of London, as mentioned in previous blogs, it's well worth it.
From the Charles Dickens Museum website: We will be closed for refurbishment from April 10th 2012 until December 2012
The Charles Dickens Museum
48 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX
Opening times Monday–Sunday: 10am-5pm Last admission: 4.30pm
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charlesdickenslondon: Posted on 10 March 2012 09:32
 'Plucky, ailing Tiny Tim is one of the most enduring characters to
come out of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol." But
Dickens never explains why Tiny Tim wears leg braces and uses a crutch,
nor does he make clear what will kill the young boy if the miserly
Ebenezer Scrooge doesn't change his ways. Now, a medical doctor
thinks he has the answer. According to Russell Chesney, a physician at
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health
Science Center in Memphis, Tiny Tim suffered from a combination of
rickets and tuberculosis'. |
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