THE bicentenary of Charles Dickens will be celebrated with a programme of events and activities taking place throughout 2012.
Dickens 2012 will be a national and international celebration of one of the world's most inspiring authors and include cultural and educational events - such as exhibitions, film making schemes and theatre productions.
In London, museums and galleries including the Museum of London and the V&A will be working in partnership to create a programme of events, allowing Londoners and the city's visitors to encounter the magic of Dickens.