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Dickens transforms school room to theatre in Tavistock House
The novelist, Charles Dickens pictured reading from one of his scripts in the large schoolroom at his home in Tavistock Square, London. Dickens and his family lived in Travistock Square, in Tavistock House, where he converted the former school room, into a theatre. Here, Dickens wrote Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit and A Tale of Two Cities, and later began staging amateur theatricals in the same room. The stage and scenery were built and painted by Clarkson Stanfield R. A. and W. Telbin. Date: 1851-1860
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In this evocative photograph, Charles Dickens is captured in the act of reading from one of his scripts in the large schoolroom at Tavistock House, his family home in Tavistock Square, London. The former schoolroom had been transformed into a makeshift theatre by the renowned novelist, who lived there with his wife and children between 1851 and 1860. Dickens' creative spirit was not confined to the written word. In this space, he brought his stories to life, penning masterpieces such as Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit, and A Tale of Two Cities. The room's large dimensions and high ceilings provided an ideal setting for the theatrical productions that Dickens began staging in the same room. The stage and scenery for these amateur theatricals were expertly crafted and painted by renowned artists Clarkson Stanfield R.A. and W. Telbin. Their collaboration brought Dickens' vivid imagination to life, creating a magical and immersive experience for his family and friends. This photograph offers a glimpse into Dickens' personal life and creative process, revealing the intimate setting where he brought his literary masterpieces to the stage. The transformation of the schoolroom into a theatre was a testament to Dickens' boundless energy and passion for storytelling, and it continues to inspire generations of writers and artists to this day. The history of Tavistock House and its converted schoolroom is a fascinating chapter in the life of one of the greatest literary figures of all time. This photograph provides a unique window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of Charles Dickens and the creative process that produced some of the most beloved works of English literature.
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