Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours
Thu 15 Oct · 11:00
Queen Victoria's Statue
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Literature festival official tours titled Charles Dickens in Manchester will run at Queen Victoria's Statue on 15 October 2026. The tour starts at 10:00 and is led by editor Ed Glinert through the author's local haunts. Admission costs free.
Ed Glinert, a Penguin Classics' editor & Manchester's leading historian, leads this tour through Charles Dickens' Manchester haunts.
Bleak House starts with a one-word sentence: “London”.
Charles Dickens probably considered starting “Hard Times” with a similar one-word sentence, “Manchester”, except that he hedged his bets by calling his mythical Northern city “Coketown”.
Nevertheless the great novelist spent much time in Manchester, appearing at The Athenaeum and Free Trade Hall, and hanging loose with Harrison Ainsworth.
We remember the best of times, the worst of times.
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Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours is held at Queen Victoria's Statue in Manchester (Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU).
Entry to Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Queen Victoria's Statue can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours
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Literature festival official tours titled Charles Dickens in Manchester will run at Queen Victoria's Statue on 15 October 2026. The tour starts at 10:00 and is led by editor Ed Glinert through the author's local haunts. Admission costs free.
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Organiser’s full description
Ed Glinert, a Penguin Classics' editor & Manchester's leading historian, leads this tour through Charles Dickens' Manchester haunts.
Bleak House starts with a one-word sentence: “London”.
Charles Dickens probably considered starting “Hard Times” with a similar one-word sentence, “Manchester”, except that he hedged his bets by calling his mythical Northern city “Coketown”.
Nevertheless the great novelist spent much time in Manchester, appearing at The Athenaeum and Free Trade Hall, and hanging loose with Harrison Ainsworth.
We remember the best of times, the worst of times.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours?
Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours taking place?
Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours is held at Queen Victoria's Statue in Manchester (Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU).
How much are tickets for Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours?
Entry to Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Queen Victoria's Statue can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours?
Tickets for Charles Dickens in Manchester. Literature Festival Official Tours can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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