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

: 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).; Reuters

: Dickens Anniversary (1920); Party of elderly gents and women carry a wreath to the grave of Charles Dickens.; British Pathé

: 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.; British Pathé

: Bleak House Issue Title - What The Dickens (1940); Footage of the Bleak House used by Charles Dickens in his novel.; British Pathé

: The Old Curiosity Shop (1930); Actors perform in front of 'The Old Curiosity Shop' on 118th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. London.; British Pathé

: 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.; British Pathé

: Dickens' House Comes Under The Hammer (1949); The house once lived in by Charles Dickens in Kent is put up for auction.; British Pathé

: "To The Royal Hop Pole Hotel For Dinner!" (1928); The Dickens Fellowship re-enact Mr Pickwick's visit to Tewkesbury during centenary celebrations.; British Pathé

: Dickens Birthday Pageantry (1929); People dressing up in Victorian outfits in pageant to celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens.; Reuters

: Dickens Fete (1914); People in Victorian costume ride on stagecoach, followed by couples dancing in park or garden.; British Pathé

: Peter Paget (1934); Actor Peter Paget as Uriah Heep in a scene adapted from 'David Copperfield'; British Pathé

: Mr. Pickwick (1927); Marvellous reconstruction of Dickension times with a coach and Victorian costumes.; British Pathé

: Diddling Issue Title Blitz And Pieces (1941); Item all about con artists, some good pieces performed by actors, one plays a spiv!; British Pathé