London! The arrival of Nicholas Nickleby

(Nicholas Nickleby, Chapter 32)
Read by Simon Bailey, Oxford University Archives
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'Fog everywhere...'

(Bleak House, Chapter 1)
Read by Simon Bailey, Oxford University Archives
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Sam Weller, the 'boot' at the White Hart Inn and Mr Jingle, a charmer who is trying to elope with Miss Wardle for her money

(Pickwick Papers, Chapter 10)
Read by Simon Bailey, Oxford University Archives
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*From the San Francisco Dickens Fair page:

Costumes: Victorian costumes are encouraged but certainly not required for our patrons. Please feel free to 'come as you are' to enjoy your adventure into Dickens' London. The Public and Participant Costume Guidelines provided on this website are primarily intended for Participants (performers & vendors) of the event.  If you are a guest, please enjoy the costume information on this site as a resource to help you get into the spirit and play along at any level you wish.  Even a hat or bonnet will make you feel like you are stepping back in time with us! Special note: please do not come dressed as Father Christmas, Ebeneezer Scrooge, or other principal characters from Dickens' works. Please see our public costume policy for more information.

Entertainment: Continuous performances on seven stages and in the streets feature lively and colorful characters from Dickens' London. Enjoy holiday games and festive dance in Fezziwig's Warehouse, boisterous music hall offerings in Mad Sal's Dockside Alehouse, and the engaging antics and adventures of such characters as London's chimney sweeps, Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, that evil genius Fagin, and a horde of other colorful characters.

Especially For Children: Punch and Judy puppet shows, Victorian fairies, Father Christmas, and interactive theatrical performances; games and holiday activities; Victorian arts and crafts.

* The dance hall for all (hopefully costumed)  draw many year after year for traditional dances — Tam Martinides Gray

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