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Charles Dickens’ great-grandson coming to Wantage care home
The Rivus in Wantage, an age-exclusive estate, will host Charles Dickens’ great-great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens, on June 18 for an evening of drama and history.
Mr Dickens will perform The Signalman!, one of Charles Dickens’ most celebrated ghost stories, as part of an event celebrating the author’s connection to Wantage, which is believed to have inspired some of Bleak House.
Paul Adams, director of property of Cognatum, said: “A growing number of retirees are prioritising an active, engaged and independent lifestyle when they choose a downsizing location.
“Wantage offers quieter, more affordable living than Oxford itself, with easy access to both Oxford and London, as well as having a fantastic array of countryside within easy reach.”
The event will take place from 6.30pm to 8pm at The Rivus, Grove Road, Wantage.
Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.