Dickens Symposium Optional Activities
Thursday 17 July
1930-2130 Drop-in dinner (paid for by diners) at Al Forno, Kingston High Street. Al Forno is on Townsend Parade, on the east side of Kingston High Street, just south of East Lane, and across the road from the Thames. By London standards, it's a moderately priced restaurant, serving familiar Italian dishes, and a good range of pizzas, many of which would suit vegetarians. The best way to get to the restaurant from the Kingston Hill Campus is to catch a K3 bus towards Kingston, alight at Eden Street, and walk the rest of the way along Eden Street and the High Street.
Friday 18 July
1851 Thames boat trip. £12 per head, payable to David Parker directly. There is no need to book much in advance. The boat is big enough for everyone and more. But if you want to send a sterling cheque before you come, by all means do so. Make it out to David Parker, and send it to 16 Alric Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4JN, UK. Otherwise, pay by cash or sterling cheque when you arrive in Kingston. Embark at Parr's Landing, Queen's Promenade, Portsmouth Road, Kingston, alight in Eden Street, and walk the rest of the way via the High Street and Portsmouth Road.
There will be a commentary throughout the trip, on riverside locations featuring in Dickens's life and works. First the boat will cruise to Hampton Court. The palace will be closed, but there will be half an hour to examine its splendid exterior, and to enjoy the park and gardens which are open until dusk. Afterwards, the boat will sail down river, through Kingston again, past Teddington, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, Ham and Petersham, to Richmond, where we shall disembark at about 2030. For those with energy remaining, there will be a short guided stroll around the Richmond of Charles Dickens. Richmond has many restaurants where it is good to dine.
To return from Richmond to the Kingston Hill Campus, catch a 371 bus at Richmond Station, alight in Norbiton at the foot of Kingston Hill, and catch an 85 bus up the hill to the campus. Or catch a 65 bus on the Petersham Road near to the Bridge, alight in central Kingston, and catch an 85 or K3 bus at Cromwell Road Bus Station to the campus.
Saturday 19 July
1745 One-hour guided walks around historic Kingston £3 per head, payable to your guide. Please advise David Parker (dbozparker@aol.com) no later than Saturday 12 July, if you would like to take one of these walks. On the day, meet your guide at 1745 at the gates to All Saints Church on the north side of Kingston's Ancient Market Place. The best way to get there from the Kingston Hill Campus is to catch a K3 bus towards Kingston, alight in Eden Street, walk to the end of the street, and turn right into the Market Place.
1945 Wine reception, sponsored by AMS Press Inc. AMS is also providing the wine at the banquet which follows. All are welcome to the wine reception, whether or not you are attending the banquet.
Sunday 20 July
1430 Walks around the London of Charles Dickens, guided by members of the Dickens Fellowship. Free to all members of the Dickens Society. Two walks are on offer. Those interested should book with the guides directly.
"A Christmas Carol and Seasonal Traditions." Guided by Jean Haynes. Assemble outside Tower Hill Tube Station at 1430. The walk takes about two hours, follows in the footsteps of Scrooge, and finishes at St. Paul's Tube Station. Book directly with jeanhaynes@ntlworld.com
"Dickens's Neighbourhood." Guided by Tony Williams. Assemble at 1430, at the Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street. Go to Russell Square Tube Station, turn right as you emerge, right at Grenville Street, left at Guilford Street, and right into Doughty Street. The circular walk, lasting about two hours, explores the area around Dickens's former home at 48 Doughty Street. Book directly with WTo1@aol.com.
1930-2130 Drop-in dinner (paid for by diners) at Al Forno, Kingston High Street. Al Forno is on Townsend Parade, on the east side of Kingston High Street, just south of East Lane, and across the road from the Thames. By London standards, it's a moderately priced restaurant, serving familiar Italian dishes, and a good range of pizzas, many of which would suit vegetarians. The best way to get to the restaurant from the Kingston Hill Campus is to catch a K3 bus towards Kingston, alight at Eden Street, and walk the rest of the way along Eden Street and the High Street.
Friday 18 July
1851 Thames boat trip. £12 per head, payable to David Parker directly. There is no need to book much in advance. The boat is big enough for everyone and more. But if you want to send a sterling cheque before you come, by all means do so. Make it out to David Parker, and send it to 16 Alric Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4JN, UK. Otherwise, pay by cash or sterling cheque when you arrive in Kingston. Embark at Parr's Landing, Queen's Promenade, Portsmouth Road, Kingston, alight in Eden Street, and walk the rest of the way via the High Street and Portsmouth Road.
There will be a commentary throughout the trip, on riverside locations featuring in Dickens's life and works. First the boat will cruise to Hampton Court. The palace will be closed, but there will be half an hour to examine its splendid exterior, and to enjoy the park and gardens which are open until dusk. Afterwards, the boat will sail down river, through Kingston again, past Teddington, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, Ham and Petersham, to Richmond, where we shall disembark at about 2030. For those with energy remaining, there will be a short guided stroll around the Richmond of Charles Dickens. Richmond has many restaurants where it is good to dine.
To return from Richmond to the Kingston Hill Campus, catch a 371 bus at Richmond Station, alight in Norbiton at the foot of Kingston Hill, and catch an 85 bus up the hill to the campus. Or catch a 65 bus on the Petersham Road near to the Bridge, alight in central Kingston, and catch an 85 or K3 bus at Cromwell Road Bus Station to the campus.
Saturday 19 July
1745 One-hour guided walks around historic Kingston £3 per head, payable to your guide. Please advise David Parker (dbozparker@aol.com) no later than Saturday 12 July, if you would like to take one of these walks. On the day, meet your guide at 1745 at the gates to All Saints Church on the north side of Kingston's Ancient Market Place. The best way to get there from the Kingston Hill Campus is to catch a K3 bus towards Kingston, alight in Eden Street, walk to the end of the street, and turn right into the Market Place.
1945 Wine reception, sponsored by AMS Press Inc. AMS is also providing the wine at the banquet which follows. All are welcome to the wine reception, whether or not you are attending the banquet.
Sunday 20 July
1430 Walks around the London of Charles Dickens, guided by members of the Dickens Fellowship. Free to all members of the Dickens Society. Two walks are on offer. Those interested should book with the guides directly.
"A Christmas Carol and Seasonal Traditions." Guided by Jean Haynes. Assemble outside Tower Hill Tube Station at 1430. The walk takes about two hours, follows in the footsteps of Scrooge, and finishes at St. Paul's Tube Station. Book directly with jeanhaynes@ntlworld.com
"Dickens's Neighbourhood." Guided by Tony Williams. Assemble at 1430, at the Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street. Go to Russell Square Tube Station, turn right as you emerge, right at Grenville Street, left at Guilford Street, and right into Doughty Street. The circular walk, lasting about two hours, explores the area around Dickens's former home at 48 Doughty Street. Book directly with WTo1@aol.com.
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