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Easter 2023 opening hours: The Library will be open on Thursday 6 April (09:45 – 17:15) and Tuesday 11 April (09:45 – 17:15). The Library will be closed from Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April inclusive. We will resume normal opening hours on Wednesday 12 April (09:00 – 23:00).

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Childhood in Dickensian London

With 2020 marking the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens’s death, Senate House Library’s exhibition takes you on a journey through Victorian London from the 1830s until the turn of the 20th century, exploring the role of Dickens in creating a better childhood for us all.

Even though the Library is currently closed, you can still experience a flavour of the exhibition online.

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In the exhibition

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Galleries

Browse through our Childhood in Dickensian London galleries, featuring rare and beautifully illustrated items from the exhibition.

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Resources

Download the exhibition guide and watch our videos.

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What's on events

Full event details for the season. Find out what's on and book your place.

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Blog posts

Read the latest articles from the exhibition's designers, curators, and experts in the field.

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Visiting information

Opening hours, maps and useful information.