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Catherine Dickens
Dickens married the former Catherine Hogarth in 1836. They had 10 children together before separating in 1858. Catherine died in 1879.

Ellen Ternan
Dickens met "Nellie" Ternan in 1857 when she was hired as an actress in one of his amateur plays. They were frequent companions for the rest of his life.

Dickens' Birthplace
Dickens was born here February 7, 1812. The house has been restored and furnished with period pieces.

Broadstairs
An annual Dickens Festival is held to celebrate the town's connection with the writer.

Chalk Village
Dickens and Catherine honeymooned here in 1836. The forge here was Dickens inspiration for the setting of the opening chapters of Great Expectations.

Gad's Hill Place
As a child Dickens would walk with his father by Gad's Hill Place, a large impressive mansion outside Rochester. His father told him that with perseverance and hard work he could live in such a house.

Thirty-six years later, in 1856, Dickens bought it.

Dickens on the Web
Links last verified April 7, 2007

Societies and Organizations Scholarly Pages Places Performances and Events
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Dickens' Societies and Organizations

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Note concerning links to external sites:
In linking to other web sources I have tried to include only sites of a scholarly or informational nature which further the reader's understanding and enjoyment of Dickens' life and works. Sites of a commercial nature, while of interest to many, have been excluded.

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