Family of legendary author step in as tour guides for museum centenary
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On June 9, the Charles Dickens Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary alongside the 155th anniversary of Charles Dickens' death. Visitors were guided by Dickens' descendants who shared stories and readings from his works, including excerpts from 'Oliver Twist' and 'David Copperfield.' The museum, located in Dickens' first marital home, showcases a vast collection of his memorabilia. The current exhibition, 'Dickens in Doughty Street: 100 Years of the Charles Dickens Museum,' will run until June 29 and emphasizes Dickens' enduring literary legacy.
The Charles Dickens Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 9, honoring Dickens' legacy with readings, stories from his descendants, and a commemorative cake.
Reading excerpts from Dickens' works, his descendants connected visitors to the past, while discussing events that inspired his writing, such as the Staplehurst train crash.
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