Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851).
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th and Friday 19th & Saturday 20th open 1pm-4.30pm
Visitors to Dickens House Museum will see items that once belonged to Charles Dickens including letters written about Broadstairs, his writing box and mahogany sideboard, along with a fine collection of prints by H K Browne (Phiz), one of Dickens' principal illustrators. There are also displays of Dickensian memorabilia, Victorian costumes and Victoriana, as well as a feature on "Our English Watering Place". It was in 1851 that Charles Dickens wrote this affectionate record of the town and its inhabitants.
The museum has a gift shop and is staffed by volunteers, who are passionate about Charles Dickens and happy to guide visitors around the unique house.
Accessibility
Free
Address
Heritage Open Days: Dickens House Museum (19&20)
Dickens House Museum, 2 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs
CT10 1QS
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