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.
Virtual Guide for Charles Dickens Birthplace
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You may purchase this DVD for only £9.99 at The Portsmouth Museums Online Shop.
