This exhibition features resources from Medway Archives Centre. We have extensive collections relating to the life and works of Charles Dickens. If you would like to know more email malsc@medway.gov.uk. Introduction to Dickensland As we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Dickens, this exhibition examines some of the people and places that provided inspiration for his novels and essays. Read the full introduction Ordnance Terrace Charles Dickens was 5 years old when his family moved from Portsmouth to No. 2 (now 11) Ordnance Terrace. Read more about Ordnance Terrace Giles' School Charles Dickens attended Giles' School in Chatham. Read more about his time at Giles' School St Mary's Place By 1821 the family had to move to a cheaper property in St Mary's Place on the Brook. Read more about St Mary's Place The Mitre Inn The Mitre Inn was a favourite place of Charles Dickens and his family. Read more about The Mitre Inn The Rochester Theatre Dickens had a love of theatre. Read more about The Rochester Theatre Restoration House The ‘Satis House’ in Great Expectations was in fact based upon Restoration House in Rochester. Read more about Restoration House Rochester Cathedral Charles Dickens visited Rochester Cathedral more often in the last few months of his life. Read more about Rochester Cathedral Gad’s Hill Place, Higham Dickens purchased Gad’s Hill Place in March 1856 for a sum of £1790. Read more about Gad's Hill Place Great Expectations and the marsh country Much of the topography of Great Expectations is said to be based on the marsh country. Read more about the marsh country St Mary’s Church Higham On 17 July 1860 Charles Dickens’ daughter, Katey, was married at the parish church in Higham. Read more about St Mary's Church Cobham Charles Dickens had a love for walking and he enjoyed strolls through the Cobham woods. Read more about Cobham His final resting place... On the 8 June 1870, Charles Dickens suffered a massive stroke. Read more about his final resting place
