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Join Ian & Gerald Dickens, great-great-grandsons of Charles & Catherine Dickens, for a Dickens Christmas House Party like no other.
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026.
Following the hugely successful and enjoyable House Party that Ian and Gerald hosted at Ventnor's Royal Hotel in February 2026, this Christmas House Party promises to be a fantastic, fun-filled festive occasion.
We're delighted to be taking part in the Alliance of Literary Societies Fair on Saturday 3rd October 2026, 10am-4pm.
The venue is The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birimingham, B3 3BS
Come and meet us and representatives of literary societies from across the country, with guest speakers to include:
10:15am: Welcome speech by ALS President, James Naughtie
11am: Lindsey Davis - historical novelist
12pm: Liz Berry - poet
1pm: James Naughtie - broadcaster, journalist and author
2pm: Gyles Brandreth - author and broadcaster
3pm: Frank Cottrell-Boyce - author, screenwriter and former Children's Laureate
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