
David Charnick
London-born tour guide with expertise in the history of London, particularly during the Victorian era.
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Dec 25, 2024 • 47min
Charles Dickens' Christmas
Join London-born tour guide David Charnick as he reveals the hidden streets of Dickensian London. Discover the old debtor's prison that haunted Dickens' youth, the eerie influences behind Ebenezer Scrooge, and the ghostly settings of A Christmas Carol. Charnick sheds light on Dickens' childhood struggles with debt and how they shaped his characters. The conversation reveals the harsh realities of Victorian life, from despair to redemption, wrapped in a warm, festive atmosphere.