Plaque

Dickens plaque - EC1

Inscription

Charles Dickens, novelist, lived here. B: 1812. D:1870.

{Almost hidden in the decorative border:}
Erected by the Society of Arts

But he did not live in the building here today, he lived in Furnival's Inn.

Site: Charles Dickens - EC1 (1 memorial)

EC1, Holborn, 273, Holborn Bars (ex-Prudential Building)

Credit for this entry to: Jean Haynes of www.walks.com

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Dickens plaque - EC1

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Charles Dickens

Born, son of Elizabeth and John Dickens, at No.1 Mile End Terrace, Landport, ...

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Royal Society of Arts

Founded by William Shipley as the "Society of Arts" in Rawthmell's Coffee Hou...

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