Two interesting events in Broadstairs next week …

Fascinating talk at DF Central this evening from former DF President Cathy Waters, exploring the similarities and differences between Dickens’s and Eliot’s seaside journalism.

Booking is now open for our 119th Annual Conference & AGM, to be held in Copenhagen 4-6 August 2026. www.dickensfellowship.org/index.php/ne...

If you've ever wondered what it was like for Dickens's original readers to follow the events and characters of his novels in weekly instalments, here's your chance to find out: dickensdaily.substack.com

The next meeting of the Central DF is at The Charterhouse, London EC1M 6AN on Tuesday 24 February; 6:30pm, with welcome drinks from 6pm. Our speaker will be Professor Cathy Waters, on 'George Eliot & Charles Dickens at the Seaside'. All are welcome; please sign in at the Porters' Lodge on arrival.

If not, why not?

Splendid event in #Southwark this afternoon marking the return, in replica, of a much loved local landmark, the Golden Dog & Pot statue recalled by CD from his boyhood. Congratulations to all involved in this wonderful project, and to Ollie Dickens on a great speech prior to cutting the ribbon.

Today marks the 214th anniversary of CD’s birth 🥳🎉🎂 Central celebrated on Wednesday with a dinner in London, and around the world our branches will also celebrate, upholding our aim to ‘knit together in a common bond of friendship lovers of that great master of humour and pathos, Charles Dickens’

Golden Dog & Pot statue to be unveiled this Saturday - 7 February 2026: the 214th anniversary of CD’s birth 🎉🎂 southwarknews.co.uk/area/borough...

Great to see so many people at The Charterhouse this evening for a fabulous talk by our President, @lucindahawksley.bsky.social, on CD’s youngest brother, the original ‘Boz’ - a brilliant way to start our year 😊

The 1st Central DF meeting of 2026 will take place on Tuesday 20th January, 6 for 6:30pm, at The Charterhouse, London EC1M 6AN, when our President, @lucindahawksley.bsky.social, will speak on 'The Original Boz: the Life and Lies of Augustus Dickens'.

Oh my!!! 🙈🤣 What could possibly go wrong?!

Worcester bookshop celebrates its links to Charles Dickens - 7-8 February www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Happy New Year, one and all 💕

In celebration of Southwark’s literary heritage: www.dickensfellowship.org/index.php/ce...

Obituary for Professor Michael Slater MBE, written by Professor Malcolm Andrews and published by The Guardian newspaper: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

New exhibition at the Charles Dickens Museum in London will focus on the powerful women in Dickens’s life www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

‘And it was always said of [Scrooge], that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One!’ Merry Christmas!🎄👼🏼🥂

OTD - 19 December - in 1843 - 'A Christmas Carol' was published by Chapman & Hall. The initial print run of 6,000 sold out in days.

The Winter 2025 issue of 'The Dickensian' has been published and will be with subscribers shortly.

A Dickens House Party on the Isle of Wight 🥳 February 2026 geralddickens.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/j...

In the Great Expectations country last Sunday, how’s this for a Dickensian scene @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social

DF Central Christmas celebrations in London today, with a wonderful guided walk, led by our President, @lucindahawksley.bsky.social, followed by a delicious lunch at the beautifully Pickwickian tavern The George and Vulture 🎄

Proudly raising a glass, today, to B. W. Matz, whose grave we have had restored in his anniversary year. Matz was the first Hon Gen Sec of the DF, our President from 1920-21, and Hon Editor of our journal, ‘The Dickensian’, from its inception in 1905 until his death in 1925.

My first #Dickens and #Christmas walking tour of the season is taking place tomorrow (1 Dec) in #London, at 2.30pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dickens-ch...

You can now follow us on Facebook too 🎉🎉 - should you wish to 😊 Search for Dickens Fellowship (what else!! 🤣)

Yesterday the world lost one of its greatest Dickens scholars, Professor Michael Slater MBE. He was DF President 1988-1990 and Hon Editor of ‘The Dickensian’ 1958-1977, and wrote the definitive biography of CD. His warmth and wisdom will be sorely missed. RIP Michael.

A huge figure in Dickens Studies, his contribution to the field over the last half century is unsurpassed. @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social has lost a champion.

This looks exciting #dickens #achristmascarol #christmas #london

We enjoyed a fascinating talk by Professor Carolyn Oulton last night at Central DF, based on her research into the ‘Lushy’ Stepney Pickwick Club of the 1830s. Sadly the quality of the recording is poor, but it is now available on our website: www.dickensfellowship.org/index.php/ce...

Our speaker at The Charterhouse in London next Tuesday - 18 November - is Professor Carolyn Oulton of Canterbury Christ Church University. Do join us if you can; 6pm for 6:30pm start; entry via the Porters’ Lodge.

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no... A Carol Bollywood style! @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social

A treat for anyone able to get to Canterbury on 9 December … registration required, with payment in cash on the day

DF discounts available for groups of 10 or more - contact the Box Office on 020 7287 2875 or at [email protected]

Here's a quick reminder of my Halloween double bill of THE SIGNAL-MAN and THE TRIAL FOR MURDER, which plays at London's Charles Dickens Museum from 31st October to 2nd November! Don't miss out!

October’s Central DF meeting gets underway, with speaker Dr Jeremy Parrott

RT from Ian Dickens, on X: ‘A Christmas Carol’ illustrator John Leech spent 3 months in Bonchurch in 1849. The pretty house he rented is now for sale at £825,000. In one of the bedrooms, Dickens successfully used his mesmerism skills after Leech suffered a head injury while swimming in rough seas.

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The next Central DF meeting is at The Charterhouse in London at 6pm on Tuesday 28th October, when Dr Jeremy Parrott will talk on 'David Coppperfield Unbound in 10 objects' - based upon his recently published book.

Despite selling out our entire run in York, London sales for THE SIGNAL-MAN & THE TRIAL FOR MURDER are still a bit slow. We've got six showings between 31st October and 2nd November. A very classic Halloween treat, I'd argue - and in Charles Dickens's (probably definitely haunted) house!

#DickensClub - This is wonderful! @littleseamstress.bsky.social @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social @ginadalfonzo.bsky.social @lucysetonw.bsky.social @danarail.substack.com @thatdrooddude.bsky.social @dickenssociety.bsky.social @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social youtu.be/-d4terCwJpU?...

New on YouTube today: a wonderful new introduction and study guide to Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol', presented by Professor Malcolm Andrews. Watch, enjoy, like and subscribe! youtu.be/UbJym4h-fz8?...

No photos from this afternoon’s session as I was chairing (!), but it looks as if we’re about to hear a wonderful keynote lecture to round off Dickens Day 2025. Well done to all the speakers and organisers 👏👏👏

A few snaps from a fascinating morning at Dickens Day 2025: ‘Dickens & Art’. Lots to digest along with lunch!

We’re on our way to Dickens Day 🎉

Yesterday marked the 123rd anniversary of the Dickens Fellowship, founded on 6 October 1902 at a meeting in Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, with B.W.Matz as the first Honorary General Secretary.

Good to hear from novelist Alan Humm this evening at The Charterhouse. His book, The Sparkler is available at the Charles Dickens Museum bookshop and from online retailers

At tonight’s meeting of Central DF, at The Charterhouse, London, author Alan Humm will be talking about his novel The Sparkler, published in 2024. All welcome