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Dickens Birthplace
HIS BIRTHPLACE at 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport, Portsmouth, where Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812
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This evocative photograph captures the humble birthplace of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated authors in English literature. Located at 387 Mile End Terrace, Commercial Road, Landport in Portsmouth, this unassuming building is where Dickens was born on a cold February morning in 1812. The date, the 7th, would later inspire the title of one of his most famous works, "A Tale of Two Cities." The image, taken in the late 1800s, shows the terraced house with its shuttered windows and worn brick facade. The commercial road in front is quiet and empty, and the only sounds that would have disturbed the peace would have been the distant rumble of horses' hooves and the cries of street vendors. Despite its modest appearance, Dickens' birthplace has become a pilgrimage site for literary enthusiasts from around the world. The house, which is now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the early life of the author who went on to write such classics as "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "Bleak House." The history of this place is rich and layered. Dickens' father was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, and the family lived in poverty. Dickens' experiences in Portsmouth, including his time in a local workhouse, would later inform his writing and shape his worldview. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the young Charles Dickens playing in the streets of Landport, or sitting at a desk in the cramped rooms of his family home, penning stories that would captivate the world. This birthplace may be small, but it holds a place of great significance in the annals of literary history.
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