There was much celebrating in Portsmouth today, as the city's favorite son finally had his new statue, by Martin Jennings, unveiled on his birthday! Members of the Dickens family and the Dickens Fellowship were on hand for the festivities, along with actors Edward Fox and Joanna David. BBC News has the story and some great photos, including a lovely one of the writer's great-great-great-grandon, Oliver (yes, Oliver!) sitting on his lap.
More details and more photos are at the Express & Star, The (Portsmouth) News, and the Guardian.
I hope the writer we love would have been pleased and proud of this very special gift. Happy birthday, Mr. Dickens!
Lovely!
Posted by: Selenia | February 08, 2014 at 10:15 PM