Charles Dickens was born on the 7 February
1812. Charles was lived in Portsmouth for his early life and moved to London.
His first novel was The Pickwick Papers. Most of his stories were posted in a
weekly magazine and soon became very popular. He enjoyed the fame and
popularity, which carries on to this day.
He is said to the greatest writer in the Victorian period and for some
people, ever.
His anniversary was celebrated throughout
the country and even in Bloxham School, when the English department dressed up
in Victorian clothes and Mr Alexander read ‘the Death of Nancy’ to the school
in assembly. A ceremony took place at Charles’ home in Portsmouth with readings
from Simon Callow and Sheila Hancock. Prince Charles and Camilla attended a
service at Westminster Abbey and laid a reef at his grave.
Charles Dickens was a Christian and brought
it in a few of his books. I think that Jesus would be happy when we celebrate
his birth just as we celebrate Jesus’ every year. Celebrating it in a church
service was a respectful thing to do in the presence of God and for Charles as
a Christian.
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