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Charles Dickens Archive Footage

A viewspace of British Pathe film items relating to the world of one of the most popular authors of all time Charles Dickens, including the auctioning off of Bleak House, a quirky Dickens-themed restaurant and a tribute from his great grandson.

The Great Expectations Meet Anthony Wager

The Great Expectations Meet Anthony Wager (1945)

Filming of Great Expectations.

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"Bleak House" Auctioned (1949)

Charles Dickens' house in Kent, Bleak House, sold on auction for £ 13,500.

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Dickens Restaurant

Dickens Restaurant (1964)

Great themed restaurant in Paddington. Cast of West End show "Oliver" pay a visit.

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Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist (1910)

Very early silent film version of Dickens' novel.

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Mr Pickwick's

Mr Pickwick's "Hold Up" (1930)

A re-enactment of a scene from Charles Dickens' novel "Pickwick Papers".

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Dicken's Birth Anniversary

Dicken's Birth Anniversary (1914)

People arriving at church to pay respect to Charles Dickens.

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113th Dickens Anniversary

113th Dickens Anniversary (1925)

Charles Dickens' great grandson Peter lays flowers on occasion of writer's 113th anniversary.

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The All Lancashire Dickens

The All Lancashire Dickens (1922)

Fancy dress carnival with a Charles Dickens theme in Southport, Lancashire (Merseyside).

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Blind Have Books Taped

Blind Have Books Taped (1960)

New service for Britain's blind provides library of well known works on tape recordings.

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U.K.: Charles Dickens Centenary Exhibition.

U.K.: Charles Dickens Centenary Exhibition. (1970)

An exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the death of Charles Dickens, England's greatest novelist, is being held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London from Wednesday (10 June).

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Dickens Anniversary

Dickens Anniversary (1920)

Party of elderly gents and women carry a wreath to the grave of Charles Dickens.

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Homage To Dickens - Pilgrims At Westminster Abbey On The 107th Anniversary Of His Birth

Homage To Dickens - Pilgrims At Westminster Abbey On The 107th Anniversary Of His Birth (1919)

Pilgrims turn up at Westminster Abbey to pay homage to Charles Dickens.

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Bleak House Issue Title - What The Dickens

Bleak House Issue Title - What The Dickens (1940)

Footage of the Bleak House used by Charles Dickens in his novel.

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The Old Curiosity Shop

The Old Curiosity Shop (1930)

Actors perform in front of 'The Old Curiosity Shop' on 118th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. London.

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Dickens' London Issue Title Is Spring In The Air

Dickens' London Issue Title Is Spring In The Air (1938)

Actors dressed as author Charles Dickens and some of his famous characters in London locations where books were set.

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Dickens' House Comes Under The Hammer

Dickens' House Comes Under The Hammer (1949)

The house once lived in by Charles Dickens in Kent is put up for auction.

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"To The Royal Hop Pole Hotel For Dinner!" (1928)

The Dickens Fellowship re-enact Mr Pickwick's visit to Tewkesbury during centenary celebrations.

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Dickens Birthday Pageantry

Dickens Birthday Pageantry (1929)

People dressing up in Victorian outfits in pageant to celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens.

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Dickens Fete

Dickens Fete (1914)

People in Victorian costume ride on stagecoach, followed by couples dancing in park or garden.

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Peter Paget

Peter Paget (1934)

Actor Peter Paget as Uriah Heep in a scene adapted from 'David Copperfield'

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Mr. Pickwick

Mr. Pickwick (1927)

Marvellous reconstruction of Dickension times with a coach and Victorian costumes.

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Diddling Issue Title Blitz And Pieces

Diddling Issue Title Blitz And Pieces (1941)

Item all about con artists, some good pieces performed by actors, one plays a spiv!

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