Dickens Timeline Context

Charles Dickens born. Born in Portsmouth then moved to London He was fascinated by the city

Father put in prison for debt but released a few months later

Dickens left school at age 15 to become an office boy

'Sketches by Boz' released. Dickens first book

Married Catherine Hogarth. Had many children

'The Pickwick Papers', Dickens first novel was published.

Dickens time as Parliamentary Reporter