Corsham Celebrates Dickens Birthday

This week people have been celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, famous for penning the likes of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and more, but what is his connection with Corsham? 

According to local legend, Dickens wrote a portion of the Pickwick Papers at local pub Hare and Hounds at Corsham's Pickwick. When is the last time you went to the Hare and Hounds and did you know this special link which Corsham has with the famous writer? 

Two members of Corsham's Ad Hoc drama group were in Dickens costume and doing readings of his work at Corsham Library. Did you see them?

"Corsham Library staff looking great in their Dickens era costumes," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Council Libraries on Twitter. "Really into the birthday spirit." 

Has your school, club or workplace done anything to celebrate the event? If so, tell us in the comment box below or add your Dickens-related images to the Corsham People gallery.  

If you fancy walking in the footsteps of Charles Dickens and visiting the Hare and Hounds, be sure to go to our vouchers section and check out the pub's money-off deals. Or add your review to the Hare and Hound's directory profile.