The prolific writer Charles Dickens lived with his growing family in this handsome four-story Georgian terraced house for a mere 2½ years (1837–39), but this is where his work really flourished, as here he completed The Pickwick Papers, Nicholas Nickleby and Oliver Twist. Each of the dozen rooms, some restored to their original condition, which are wonderfully evocative of life in Victorian times, contains various memorabilia. You can download fun and informative audio guides directly onto your phone.
Though many places in London claim to have a Dickens connection, this address is his sole surviving residence in town. The house was saved from demolition, and the museum opened in 1925.
The charming Artful Tearoom is free to visit, without requiring admission to the museum. There are daily free tours at 2pm and various themed tours each month; check online for details.
