Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing
Overview
About
This essay examines how Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf, two influential English novelists, used their works to reflect on the social and cultural landscape of their time.
What you'll do
What is included?
I will have spare pens and notebooks but please bring your own.
What is not included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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Itinerary
London Street Art & Photography Walks Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Dickens & Woolf: Ways of Seeing in London, United Kingdom (UK). This street art & photography walks experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Waterloo Bridge
Contrast Virginia Woolf’s wistful reflections of the view from Waterloo Bridge with a Dickensian description of the same area.
Somerset House
Practice a mindful writing experiment that anchors to your environment, among the rich history and striking architecture of Somerset House.
St. Mary Le Strand
In the church of St Mary Le Strand, respond to T.S. Elliot’s study of time.
Dr. Johnson's House
Using Dr Johnson’s first English Dictionary, remake the language and then head to an iconic London pub, bringing the exercises together in a final collaborative piece.
This concludes the tour.
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