Dickensian Collection

A posthumous portrait of Dickens and his characters; Dickenss Dream, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3071349 A posthumous portrait of Dickens and his characters; Dickenss Dream, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); 70x89 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London

Street urchins in Lambeth (b / w photo)
STC244751 Street urchins in Lambeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The mud-lark, 1861 (engraving)
XJF2920754 The mud-lark, 1861 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mud-Lark, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard)

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John Leech
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner

Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
Aerial view of Congleton Union workhouse at Arclid, Sandbach, Cheshire. The building, erected in 1844-5, was designed by Henry Bowman. It later became Arclid Hospital

Union Workhouse, Pontypool, Monmouthshire
Pontypool Union workhouse was built in 1837 on Coedygric Road, Griffithstown, Monmouthshire (now Gwent). It later became Panteg County Hospital

Union Workhouse, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
The Newport Pagnell Union workhouse was erected in 1836 at the junction of London Road and North Crawley Road. It later became Renny Lodge Hospital

Pickwick Papers, Who are you, you rascal? said the captain, administering
Pickwick Papers, " Who are you, you rascal?" said the captain, administering several pokes to Mr. Pickwicks body with the thick stick. " Whats your name?"

The meeting, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838
KW243077 The meeting, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them

Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania
A Dickensian Christmas as imagined by the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, who in his later career concentrated on historical genre subjects

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

Union Workhouse, Leigh, Lancashire
Opened in 1851, the Union workhouse on Leigh Road, Leigh, Lancashire, later became Atherleigh Hospital. This early 1900s view focuses on the recently added workhouse offices and receiving home

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Scene from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens, 1836-1837. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens, 1836-1837. Christmas Eve festivities at Dingley Dell, the home of Mr Wardle. Mr. Pickwick kissing under the mistletoe bough

London Slums, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XJF294006 London Slums, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn
Cartoon showing a 19th century coach arriving at an inn for a Christmas meal. The plump woman getting out of the coach wonders whether there will be any plum pudding left for her

Union Workhouse, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bakewell Union workhouse. The porter and two other men stand at the entrance, while another stands at the left near a wheelbarrow

Strand Union Workhouse, Edmonton, North London
The Strand Unions workhouse at Edmonton, North London, opened in 1870. The Strand Union was located in Central London

Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens (gravure)
7184903 Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens (gravure) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bardell from The Pickwick Papers)

John Baggridge; commonly called Jack Double-head (w / c on paper)
3504920 John Baggridge; commonly called Jack Double-head (w/c on paper) by Dempsey, John Church (c.1803-77); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: portrait of the Bristol character)

Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. Artist: Frank Reynolds
Mr Winkle on the Ice, 1915. A scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, used in an advert for Black and White and Red Seal Scotch Whisky

Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney taking tea, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
XJF393869 Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney taking tea, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

David Copperfield, I am hospitably received by Mr. Peggotty

David Copperfield, Mr. Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks

Christmas Eve at Mr. Wardles, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
XJF396003 Christmas Eve at Mr. Wardle s, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

Nicholas instructs Smike in the art of acting, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby
KW259159 Nicholas instructs Smike in the art of acting, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Mr Pickwick Addresses the Club, 1890 (w / c on paper)
DHM35978 Mr Pickwick Addresses the Club, 1890 (w/c on paper) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 77x95 cm; Charles Dickens Museum, London

Characters from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465784 Characters from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Copperfield, Uriah Heep)

Characters from Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465792 Characters from Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R: Dumkins, Mr)

Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
818442 Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop)

Christmas Eve in London Date: 1859

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from December 1943. Date: 1943

A young boy walks arm in arm with a young girl (colour litho)
732330 A young boy walks arm in arm with a young girl (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young boy walks arm in arm with a young girl)

Manchester and Salford Children, 1861 (oil on canvas)
MAN277402 Manchester and Salford Children, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Armstrong, Thomas (1835-1911); 76x61.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

His Only Friend (oil on canvas)
MAN443309 His Only Friend (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt)
4429313 Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt) by European School, (19th century); length: 20.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll)

Oliver plucks up a spirit, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838
KW243061 Oliver plucks up a spirit, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Mr. Murdstone, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465770 Mr. Murdstone, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Davids cruel stepfather)

Nicholas astonishes Mr. Squeers and family, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259144 Nicholas astonishes Mr. Squeers and family, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (see also 259145) by Browne

Nicholas astonishes Mr. Squeers and family, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259145 Nicholas astonishes Mr. Squeers and family, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (see also 259144) by Browne

The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259164 The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (see also 259163) by Browne

Bill Sykes and his dog, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer, published c
STC267636 Bill Sykes and his dog, from Charles Dickens: A Gossip about his Life, by Thomas Archer, published c.1894 (litho) (later colouration) by Barnard

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"Dickensian: A Glimpse into the World of Charles Dickens" Step back in time to the enchanting scenes depicted by Charles Dickens, as we explore the captivating world of all things "Dickensian. " From his timeless masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol, " illustrated by John Leech, to the hauntingly evocative signature of Charles Dickens himself in 1853 litho, this collection transports us to a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the harsh reality faced by those residing within Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire. Witness their struggles and triumphs through Dickens' keen eye for social injustice. Travel further across Britain and discover other Union Workhouses that served as inspiration for his unforgettable tales - Pontypool in Monmouthshire, Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, and Birkenhead in Cheshire. Delve into the heart-wrenching meeting scene from "The Adventures of Oliver Twist, " where characters come alive under Dickens' penmanship. Experience both fear and curiosity as you encounter Captain's stern question from "Pickwick Papers" - 'Who are you, you rascal?' The intensity is palpable. But amidst these somber moments lies hope; witness the indomitable spirit of Christmas captured beautifully in Matania's illustration titled "Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit. " Let it warm your heart with its festive cheer. As we journey on through Thame's Union Workhouse nestled within Oxfordshire or Market Harborough's Union Workhouse found within Leicestershire, we gain a deeper understanding of how these real-life settings influenced some of literature's most iconic works. Finally, let us not forget Hablot Knight Browne's mesmerizing depiction from "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. " This artwork encapsulates both humor and camaraderie that permeate throughout many pages penned by Charles Dickens.