Dickens 2012: Celebrate Charles Dickens' 200th Birthday in London

Dickens 2012 in London

Charles Dickens is one of the most influential writers in the English language. His characters and stories remain as popular now as they were in their Victorian heyday.

Marking the bicentenary of his birth on 7 February 2012, an incredible programme of events across London celebrates his novels, his life and times and the many stage and screen adaptations of his work.

Dickens and London at the Museum of London

See original Dickens' manuscripts and discover what London was like in Victorian times at the Museum of London's acclaimed exhibition, Dickens and London. Until 10 Jun

Dickens on Screen at the BFI Southbank

Dickens on Screen is the largest ever retrospective of film and TV works based on or inspired by Charles Dickens.

Don't miss much loved classics including Martin Chuzzlewit and Great Expectations, as well as panel discussions about the man himself. 3 Jan-28 Feb

A Hankering after Ghosts: Charles Dickens and the Supernatural at The British Library

The British Library investigates Dickens' fascination with the supernatural and how it features in his writing.

A Hankering after Ghosts: Charles Dickens and the Supernatural is at the British Library until 4 March.

Charles Dickens: Life and Legacy at the National Portrait Gallery

Bringing together a unique collection of prints, drawings, and photographs, the National Portrait Gallery illustrates Dickens' life, including his family, friends and contemporaries.

See Charles Dickens: Life and Legacy at the National Portrait Gallery until 22 April.

The Charles Dickens Museum

Based in Dickens' only surviving London home, The Charles Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury holds the world's largest archive of Dickens manuscripts and artefacts. The museum will close on 10 April for a large scale refurbishment, and is due to reopen in November 2012.

Charles Dickens' London

Don't forget one of Dickens' most enduring characters, the city of London itself. Here's our Charles Dickens London guide, detailing the buildings and backdrops from some of his finest novels.

More Information about Dickens 2012

To discover the full international programme of events for Dickens 2012 visit www.dickens2012.org.