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Museum exhibit reveals the huge effect the The Pickwick Papers had on readers

The pub has long been a favored site and subject for English literature—a staging ground for transgression, where the norms of behavior break down.

Every generation likes to think it invented slang anew, but often the latest words are actually very old.

The rise and transformation of one of Scotland's best known businesses, now facing a takeover.

Champagne and roses are a part of many Valentine Day Celebrations. Love is in the air. Today is Valentine's Day, when sweethearts celebrate by giving their lovers flowers, balloons, chocolates or lace trimmed cards with heart felt verses expressing their love. But where did it start? Why do we ce

Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) in New York, c. 1867–1868 Between 1935 and 1952 seven films were made based on the novels of Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870). ((Silent films were made too but I will just discuss the talkies.)) They were filmed in the social realist style, a

Charles Dickens enjoyed a lifelong relationship with the county of Devon.

An 'extremely rare' daguerrotype portrait photograph of a moustachioed Charles Dickens, who usually sported a beard, is on display for the first time ever at the Charles Dickens Museum, which is housed in the only surviving London home that the author owned. 

The UK's capital is home to some of the finest museums. We take a look at 13 of the top museums and galleries to visit in London.

The best pubs in London Bridge, Borough and Bermondsey. Info on beer gardens, outdoor dining, food, drink and opening hours.