Follow the Footsteps of Oliver Twist
Many of Dickens’ contemporary critics and reading public feared that novels could be too realistic, and that naïve readers (often female readers) wouldn’t be able
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Oliver Twist Characters
Dickensian London is a fascinating place to explore. It was the home of Charles Dickens, one of the most well-known authors in history. His novels
Why did Charles Dickens choose the name Ebenezer Scrooge?
Meet Ebenezer Scrooge: The Quintessential Miser Charles Dickens brought to life an unforgettable character named Ebenezer Scrooge in his famous book, “A Christmas Carol”. This
Fantastic Beasts – Where to Find Them in London
Magical beasts are on the street of London and many Muggles don’t even notice! Now, the average Muggle may think that griffins and unicorns are
Who’s your favourite Scrooge?
There is one question whilst doing my Christmas Carol Tour which I always get asked: who is your favourite Ebenezer Scrooge? Hmmm….who do I think
Medieval Shoreditch
Medieval Shoreditch was still mostly rural. The doomsday book shows that ‘shore ditch’ had been part of the parish of Stepney before becoming its own