In May 1843, Charles Dickens was invited to a fundraising dinner in aid of the Charterhouse Square infirmary, which cared for elderly, impoverished men. Ironically, most of the diners were very wealthy men, who made fortunes in the City of London. Dickens wrote a contemptuous letter to his friend Douglas Jerrold describing them as “sleek, … Read more
While I was working on my biographies of the artists Lizzie Siddal and Kate Perugini, one name kept appearing in my research: Princess Louise. I wondered why a princess kept showing up at artists’ studio parties. Because she was a part of this bohemian world, rather than a patron, I assumed she was a foreign … Read more
If you’re a member of the University Women’s Club in London, come along to my talk about Princess Louise on 22 November. If you’re not a member, call the number on the poster and if numbers permit you can also get a ticket.
On 31 October, I’ll be talking about Bitten By Witch Fever for the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution. http://www.hlsi.net/event/bitten-by-witch-fever-wallpaper-and-arsenic-in-the-victorian-home/
Planning a trip to London? You can download my walking tour and walk in the footsteps of Charles Dickens: https://voicemap.me/tour/london/charles-dickens-from-furnival-s-inn-to-doughty-street
On 21 December, I’ll be leading my newest walking tour, Dickens and Christmas, in London. Tickets have just gone on sale, so please spread the word: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dickens-christmas-walking-tour-tickets-38176856004?ref=estw
On 18 November, I’ll be talking about Charles Dickens and his Circle at the Gibraltar Lit Fest: http://www.gibraltarliteraryfestival.com/speakers/2017/lucinda-hawksley-62
Tickets are now on sale for my event in Broadstairs on 24 September with my friend & fellow author Hallie Rubenhold. Please spread the word, thank you.
Please donate to help those in the BVI whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Irma, thank you. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bvi-touristboardhurricaneirma