There’s so much history surrounding the Portsmouth-born author, we think you will enjoy looking through this beautiful collection. We celebrate on February 7 – which would have been his birthday - his life and works with images from the Getty archive.
9. History of Charles Dickens
circa 1850: The characters 'Mr Micawber' and 'Young Copperfield' in an illustration from the Charles Dickens novel 'David Copperfield'. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive
10. History of Charles Dickens
Chaos at the Eatanswill election scene from Charles Dickens's first novel 'The Pickwick Papers', published as a serial from 1836 to 1837. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne, 1815 - 1882). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive
11. History of Charles Dickens
ROCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A general view of Restoration House, believed to be the inspiration for Satis House in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations" on February 3, 2012 in Rochester, England. The bicentenary of Charles Dickens' birth, one of England's greatest ever authors, is marked on February 7, 2012. Dickens' novels, written and set during the Victorian period, represent some of English literature's most iconic texts. His work which concentrates largely on social injustice, continues to hold relevance with over 300 film and television adaptations based on his books. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Photo: Oli Scarff
12. History of Charles Dickens
Samuel Pickwick sits for his portrait in a scene from Charles Dickens's first novel 'The Pickwick Papers', published as a serial from 1836 to 1837. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne, 1815 - 1882). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive