Charles John Huffam Collection (#3)

Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens

Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Barnaby Rudge, c19th century. Largely set during the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty is a historical novel by British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

The Gatehouse Rochester, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Gatehouse Rochester. Jaspers Gatehouse, Rochester, Kent. Dating from the early fifteenth century, the gatehouse is the bachelor flat of Cathedral organist John Jasper in Charles Dickenss last

Margaret and the Robber, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Margaret and the Robber, 1902. The legend of Queen Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Hexham (1464) is a legend appealing in its pathos and high romanticism; it has, however, no basis in history

Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. It has been suggested that Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and other future architects of the English Civil War, including John Hampden (c1595-1643)

Finding Charles Firsts Correspondence, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Finding Charles Firsts Correspondence, 1902. After the Battle of Nasbey the Parliamentarians captured the Kings personal baggage

Raleigh in the Tower, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Raleigh in the Tower, 1902. Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) was twice imprisoned at the Tower of London. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. The young Douglas Steals helped Mary Queen Of Scots escape from Lochleven Castle. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Ket The Tenner Addressing His Followers, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Ket the Tanner Addressing his Followers, 1902. Robert Ket (Kett) (died 1549), English leader of the Norfolk rising of 1549, known as Ket?s Rebellion. He was either a tanner or a small landowner

Prince Edward in Palestine, 1902. Prince Edward, later Edward I (1239-1307) during a crusade of the Holy Land. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Death of King John, 1902. John I, King of England from 1199. John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The barons compelled the King to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215

Death of King Richard I, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Death of King Richard I, 1902. Richard I of England pardons the archer who shot him, 1199. Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199)

Caractacus, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Caractacus, 1902. King of the British tribe of Trinovantes, and the son of Cunobelinus. Caratacus kingdom, embracing the Atrebates of Hampshire and probably the Dobunni of Gloucestershire

Fagin, 1939. Fagin is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

The Artful Dodger, 1939. The Artful Dodger is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: James Mahoney
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

The Election at Eatanswill, (c1836), 1925
The Election at Eatanswill, c1836. Scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. From The Connoisseur, 1925

Dickens House, Broadstairs, Kent

The Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth Street, Westminster, London. Artist: Joseph Pike
The Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth Street, Westminster, London

Charles Dickens, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Charles Dickens. From the painting by Ary Scheffer, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Charles Dickens, British novelist, 19th century (1956). Considered one of the English languages greatest writers, Dickens (1812-1870) was the foremost novelist of the Victorian era

Mr Pickwick, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1912. Illustration used in an advertisment for the book, sold by the Nelson Library, 1912

Advertisment for The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, sold by the Nelson Library, 1912. The Pickwick Papers, Dickens first novel, was first published in 1839

Mr Riah and Miss Wren at the Six Jolly Fellowship Porters, 1912. Artist: Harry Furniss
Mr Riah and Miss Wren at the Six Jolly Fellowship Porters, 1912. Scene from Our Mutual Friend, Charles Dickens last completed novel, published in 1865. A print from The Bookman, February 1912

Miss Georgina Hogarth, c1850 (1912). A print from The Bookman, February 1912. Georgina Hogarth was the younger sister of Charles Dickens wife, Catherine

Marcus Stone, British artist and illustrator, c1865 (1912). A photograph taken about the time he was illustrating Our Mutual Friend, Charles Dickens last completed novel, published in 1865

Facsimile of the inscription in a copy of The Pickwick Papers, 1839 (1912). Facsimile of the inscription in a copy of Charles Dickens first novel

Charles Dickens giving a reading, 1859 (1912). Artist: Herbert Watkins
Charles Dickens giving a reading, 1859 (1912). A print from The Bookman, February 1912

Charles Dickens presiding at the Newsvendors Dinner, 5th April 1870 (1912). From Fun, 23rd April 1870, reproduced as a print in The Bookman, February 1912

David Copperfield and Uriah Heep, 1912. Artist: Frederick Barnard
Scene from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens. A print from The Bookman, February 1912

Charles Dickens, British novelist, in 1840 (1912). Dickens portrayed at the time when he was writing The Old Curiosity Shop. A print from The Bookman, February 1912

Gads Hill Place, the residence of Charles Dickens, Higham, Kent, late 19th century. Dickens lived at Gads Hill Place from 1845 until his death in 1870

Rhyming letter from Charles Dickens to Mark Lemon, mid 19th century (1901). Facsimile of the concluding portion of a rhyming letter from English author Charles Dickens to Mark Lemon

On the Rochester Coach, c1920. Artist: Frank Reynolds
On the Rochester Coach, c1920. Scene from an edition of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, published by Hodder and Stoughton

Old Curiosity Shop, London, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Old Curiosity Shop, London, 1893. Shop immortalized by Charles Dickens). Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Mr Micawber, 1923. Artist: Vandyck Printers Ltd
Mr Micawber, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Chair & Desk of Charles Dickens, used at Gadshill, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Chair & Desk of Charles Dickens, used at Gadshill, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Gadshill, Near Rochester, Purchased by Dickens in 1856, (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Gadshill, Near Rochester, Purchased by Dickens in 1856, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Bransby Williams (1870-1961), actor, 1911-1912. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Bransby Williams (1870-1961), actor, 1911-1912. Seen here as Fagin from Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17

Dickens house, 48 Doughty Street, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Dickens house, 48 Doughty Street, London, 1912. The home of English author Dickens (1812-1870) is now the Charles Dickens Museum

Mrs. Charles Dickens, 1846. After Daniel Maclise (1806-1870). From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862

Dickens in the character of Sir Charles Coldstream, 1850s, (c1920). Artist: Augustus Leopold Egg
Dickens in the character of Sir Charles Coldstream, 1850s, (c1920). British author Charles Dickens (1812-1870) as Sir Charles Coldstream, hero of the farce Used Up

The Old Curiosity Shop, 13 Portsmouth Street, Kingsway, London, c1920. The Old Curiosity Shop in Portsmouth Street was made famous by Charles Dickenss novel of the same name

Charles Dickens (1812-1870), English novelist, 1892. Portraits of Dickens at different periods of his life. From Dickens by Pen and Pencil, a supplement to The Graphic (19 March 1892)

Sergeant Buzfuz, 1904. Artist:s Hildesheimer & Co
Sergeant Buzfuz, 1904. Buzfuz is a character from Dickens The Pickwick Papers

Dick and Betsy Trotwood, 1904. Artist:s Hildesheimer & Co
Dick and Betsy Trotwood, 1904. The Trotwoods are characters from Charles Dickens David Copperfield

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Charles John Huffam Dickens, commonly known as Charles Dickens, was a prolific English writer and social critic of the 19th century. His works continue to captivate readers worldwide with their vivid characters and powerful storytelling. Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island (c1878) are settings that transport us into the gritty world of Dickens' novels. These places were brought to life by an unknown creator, showcasing the dark underbelly of Victorian London. In A Christmas Carol (1843), illustrated by John Leech, we witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a miserly old man to a compassionate soul. This timeless tale reminds us of the importance of kindness and redemption during the holiday season. The etching from David Copperfield (c1840-1880) depicts a pivotal moment when young David makes himself known to his aunt. Created by Hablot Knight Browne, this artwork captures the emotional intensity found in many of Dickens' coming-of-age stories. Hablot Knight Browne also brings The Pickwick Papers (1836) to life with his illustrations. Through these scenes, we join Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric companions on their humorous misadventures across England. Cricket at Gads Hill Place in Rochester (c1868) reveals another side of Charles Dickens – his love for sports and leisure activities, and is here where he would often gather with friends for friendly matches while enjoying the beautiful countryside scenery. Bill Sykes (1939), portrayed in all his menacing glory, represents one of Dickens' most memorable villains from Oliver Twist. This character embodies both cruelty and desperation within society's darker corners. The Parish Engine (c1900), depicted by George Cruikshank, showcases another aspect close to Dickens' heart – social reform. This image highlights how he used his writing as a tool for exposing societal injustices prevalent during that era.