Time Travel on Two Floors

Step Inside the World of Charles Dickens

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

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A used postage stamp printed in Britain showing David Copperfield and Betsy Trotwood from the book David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, circa 1970 - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• Time Travel on Two Floors

• London’s Oldest Stories

• Around The Web: Welcome to the Freud Museum; The Story Behind The Dragons; Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - King’s College Chapel in Cambridge

• Yum Recipes - The Cornish Pasty....

• Extra - Charles Dickens - The Early Years

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Time Travel on Two Floors

Welcome to 48 Doughty Street, the London home of Charles Dickens. This elegant Georgian townhouse is where Dickens lived from 1837 to 1839 and wrote classics such as Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. The house is now a museum dedicated to his life and work, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of one of Britain’s greatest writers. Step into the beautifully restored rooms filled with original furniture, portraits, and personal items. Discover Dickens’s study, where his literary genius came to life, and explore the family’s dining and drawing rooms. The museum also houses a rich collection of manuscripts, letters, and rare editions. Exhibits highlight Dickens’s social activism and the London that inspired his novels. Temporary exhibitions and events run throughout the year. The garden café and gift shop are also open to visitors. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, this historic home offers a memorable journey into Dickens’s remarkable life

Charles Dickens museum, in London - Shutterstock

London’s Oldest Stories

London is a city where the past lives on in every stone, square, and shadow. Beneath its modern pace beats the heart of an ancient capital—one that has witnessed royal scandals, scientific revolutions, and untold secrets buried behind palace walls and prison gates. These aren’t just landmarks; they are living chapters of British history, waiting to be reread with fresh eyes.

This journey takes you through places that have shaped the soul of the city—where ghosts still whisper through cathedral halls, masterpieces glow under vaulted ceilings, and the Crown Jewels sparkle under Beefeater watch. Whether you’re tracing the steps of monarchs, marvelling at timeless art, or standing in the spot where ideas once changed the world, London’s stories feel brand new—because each visit uncovers something you hadn’t noticed before

Front Facade of Westminster Abbey with Rose Window - Shutterstock

Around The Web

Welcome to the Freud Museum

Step into the world of one of history’s most influential thinkers at the Freud Museum in London. Housed in the former home of Sigmund Freud, the museum offers an intimate glimpse into the life and work of the founder of psychoanalysis

The Story Behind The Dragons

On the outskirts of the City of London you will find a series of fourteen dragon sculptures. If you see one of these little sculptures you know you are crossing a boundary either into or out of the ancient City of London. This is the story behind them

Discover The Dove

Situated along the River Thames in Hammersmith, The Dove is one of London's most historic and charming pubs. Dating back to the early 18th century, it holds the distinction of having the smallest public bar in the UK, as recognized by the Guinness Book of Records

The Hanging Signs of Lombard Street

Look up on one of The City’s narrow passages and you’ll spot the Hanging Signs of Lombard Street. The signs are only about 100 years old, but the history they allude to dates back further

Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine

Charles Babbage, a British mathematician and inventor, is renowned for pioneering early computing with his Difference Engines and Analytical Engine. His Difference Engine No. 2, completed by the Science Museum in 2002, has become a key symbol in the history of computing

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

King’s College Chapel in Cambridge (55 miles (89 kilometers) north of London) is a stunning example of Gothic architecture, famous for its grand stained glass windows and fan-vaulted ceiling

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The Cornish Pasty....

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Charles Dickens - The Early Years

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