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 (1945); Filming of Great Expectations.; British Pathé

: "Bleak House" Auctioned (1949); Charles Dickens' house in Kent, Bleak House, sold on auction for £ 13,500.; British Pathé

: Dickens Restaurant (1964); Great themed restaurant in Paddington. Cast of West End show "Oliver" pay a visit.; British Pathé

: Oliver Twist (1910); Very early silent film version of Dickens' novel.; British Pathé

: Mr Pickwick's "Hold Up" (1930); A re-enactment of a scene from Charles Dickens' novel "Pickwick Papers".; British Pathé

: Dicken's Birth Anniversary (1914); People arriving at church to pay respect to Charles Dickens.; British Pathé

: 113th Dickens Anniversary (1925); Charles Dickens' great grandson Peter lays flowers on occasion of writer's 113th anniversary.; British Pathé

: The All Lancashire Dickens (1922); Fancy dress carnival with a Charles Dickens theme in Southport, Lancashire (Merseyside).; British Pathé

: Blind Have Books Taped (1960); New service for Britain's blind provides library of well known works on tape recordings.; British Pathé