What The Dickens
20 February 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
19 December – A Christmas Carol
Join Jane Tapley for an illustrated talk on Charles Dickens, following his career path from political reporter to novelist supreme. Find out why he was often referred to as ‘Jolly Old Christmas’ and more about the surprising festive phrase coined by Dickens which is still in regular use today.
20 February – David Copperfield: A Life
Jane Tapley reveals why David Copperfield was Dickens’ favourite novel, and why he cried from morning until night when writing it.
