The Charles Dickens Museum
48 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LX
T: 020 7405 2127
Visitor Information
Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun.
Although Dickens' period of residency at Doughty Street was relatively short compared to other homes, (March 1837 to December 1839), it was while living here that he found fame (Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby were among the works that he completed at this address). The house was bought and renovated by the Dickens Fellowship when it came under threat of demolition in 1923 and opened as a museum in 1925. Books, letters, manuscripts, pieces of furniture, pictures and personal possessions associated with the great novelist as well as some reconstructed rooms provide an insight into the life of one of the UK's foremost writers.
Accessibility
The museum has a wheelchair ramp for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired vision. It is also working on "developing an online virtual tour" and offers handling sessions, though these are conducted by volunteers, so are not guaranteed. Find out more on the website's accessibility page.