One of the best known novels of Charles Dickens, which follows the fate of an orphaned workhouse boy. It has been filmed several times, and was turned into the stage musical (and later film) Oliver! by Lionel Bart.
Dickens' second novel it was published in serial form, 1837-9, and as a three-volume book in 1838.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Oliver Twist
The world's longest running play - still going in 2013. Written by Agatha Christie who gave the rights to her grandson. We've heard the butler did it.
Miss Jane Marple, village spinster detective, created by Agatha Christie. Played by many actors, including: Gracie Fields, Margaret Rutherford, Angela Lansbury and Joan Hickson.
