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No. 48, Doughty Street
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No. 48, Doughty Street
No. 48, Doughty Street, where Charles Dickens lived from March, 1837, till the end of 1839, became the possession of the Dickens Fellowship who converted it into a Dickens house. It was here that Dickens, at the age of twenty-five, brought his young wife, shortly celebrating the first anniversary of their marriage it was here. Mr. Buchel's picture shows the present exterior of No. 48. Doughty Street, with the novelist being greeted by Mr. Pickwick, whilst his young wife peers out from a ground-floor window Date: 1925
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Buchel Dickens Doughty Fellowship Novelist
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1. Title: "Charles Dickens at No. 48, Doughty Street: A Literary Homecoming" No. 48, Doughty Street, in London, holds a significant place in the literary world as the residence of Charles Dickens during a pivotal period in his life. From March 1837 until the end of 1839, Dickens, then a young and flourishing author, brought his new wife, Catherine, to this address, where they celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage. This evocative photograph, taken by the renowned artist Mr. Buchel in 1925, captures the exterior of No. 48, Doughty Street, as it looked in the early 20th century. The image is a charming depiction of Dickens being welcomed by his most famous creation, Mr. Pickwick, while his young wife, Catherine, looks out from a ground-floor window. The Dickens Fellowship, a dedicated group of admirers and scholars, later acquired No. 48, Doughty Street, and transformed it into a Dickens House. This preservation effort allowed future generations to connect with the history and legacy of one of England's most beloved authors. The image, held in the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era when Dickens' words captivated the hearts and minds of readers and continues to do so today.
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