Ballad Walk of Charles Dickens

Enter the world of Charles Dickens: follow in his footsteps and experience the sights and sounds of 19th century Bloomsbury, through songs and spoken commentary

Discover the Bloomsbury that Charles Dickens knew. Follow some of the routes of his daily walks from his home on Doughty Street (now the Charles Dickens Museum) and enjoy songs from the Museum's William Miller collection of sheet music, inspired by his characters and stories. Singer and researcher Vivien Ellis with Camden Guides will lead you into a world of streetsweepers, abandoned children and domestic service contrasted with Victorian middle class comforts. Approximate running time 2 hours. Audience participation encouraged!

Originally conceived by Bloomsbury Festival as part of the Strange Doings In London Heritage Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Please note: the walk takes us from Doughty Street to the Foundling Museum in Brunswick Square; pavements and walkways may be uneven in places.