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Dickens House Museum, Broadstairs
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The Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs is the former home of Charles Dickens's mistress's sister, where he often stayed and wrote parts of 'David Copperfield.' Visitors can explore period rooms, see personal letters, first editions, and the famous 'Barkis' chair. The museum offers a glimpse into Dickens's seaside inspirations, with a lovely garden and views of Viking Bay.
Don't miss
- See the original manuscript pages and first editions of Dickens's works.
- Explore the Victorian kitchen and parlour furnished as they would have been in Dickens's time.
- Walk through the garden to the cliff-top viewpoint that inspired scenes in his novels.
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Ways to visit Dickens House Museum, Broadstairs
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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