Charles Dickens Anniversary

Feb 07

Charles Dickens Anniversary

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It is 200 years ago today since Charles Dickens, one of our greatest writers, was born. This site has lots of information about celebrations taking place around the world:

Dickens 2012 site

If you would like to read one of his books, please call in to the Senior School Library.

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