Charles Dickens is inseparable from London, not simply as a setting, but as a force that shaped his imagination. In the early 19th century, the city was expanding at unprecedented speed, defined by industrial wealth, deep poverty, and stark social divisions.This episode of Icons & Origins explores how Dickens’ early experiences in London, from its markets and workhouses to its prisons and polluted riverbanks, became the raw material for some of the most enduring stories in English literature. Rather than treating the city as a backdrop, Dickens transformed it into a living presence, reflecting both the energy and the moral tensions of his age.Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to discover more amazing places around the world! #CharlesDickens #Dickens #London #England #Victorian #History #Literature #Storyteller #IndustrialRevolution #19thCentury #OliverTwist #BleakHouse #GreatExpectations #AChristmasCarol #LondonHistory #UrbanLife #ClassicLiterature #HistoricalFiction #BritishHistory #SocialCritique #FoggyLondon #VictorianLondon #FamousAuthors #CityAndAuthor #IconicWriters #Storytelling #UrbanHistory #LondonWriters