The Life of Charles Dickens by Mr Williams

Charles Dickens is born

Feb 7, 1812

Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth. Charles was the second of their eight children .

Dickens world collapses!

Oct 3, 1824

Dicken's father is arrested and sent to Debtors prison. Dickens is forced to work in a shoe polish factory

First work is published

Dec 3, 1833

A Dinner at Poplar Walk is published.

Uses the pseudonym "Boz"

Dec 3, 1834

Writes under the pseudonym "Boz".

A Christmas Carol is published

May 11, 1843

A Christmas Carol is published