Once upon a time in Portsmouth,
a son called Charles was born to John and Elizabeth Dickens. He was born in 1812 during the time of the Napoleonic Wars.
Twenty-five years later he was to publish his first novel, an immediate success which launched his career.

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Address
Charles Dickens Birthplace
393 Old Commercial Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
PO1 4QL

Postal Address
Portsmouth Museums & Records Office
Museum Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
PO1 2LJ

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Telephone: +44 (0)23 9282 7261
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Minicom:+44 (0)23 9287 6550
Email: info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk

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Email: education@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk


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