Charles Dickens’ life celebrated by Potters Bar school
TWO centuries ago one of Britain’s, and indeed the world’s, most famous writers was born.
So what better than to celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens with a special Victorian event.
And that’s exactly what students and teachers at Dame Alice Owen’s School did, as they adorned themselves in either a Dickensian novel fancy dress or Victorian clothing and took part in baking delicious treats and playing games, too.
A town crier was called in to make the event even more authentic, while stalls with everything 1812 made for a “fantastic” day, according to English teacher Katie Kennedy.
She told the Potters Bar Edition: “We had an absolutely brilliant time, everyone took part in the fancy dress which was great.
You may also want to watch:
“And our Dickensian Market, with stalls, games, street sellers and live music, was excellent.”
Most Read
- 1 The latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar
- 2 John Lewis to reopen Welwyn Garden City store on April 12
- 3 RSPCA appeal to help seriously injured 'miracle cat' Trudie after she's hit by a bus
- 4 Second major film and TV studios plan revealed for site near Sky Studios Elstree
- 5 Which pubs are reopening in Welwyn and Hatfield on April 12?
- 6 'Dangerous' man imprisoned for sexual assault in Hatfield
- 7 Isabel Hospice 'excited' to reopen charity shops on April 12
- 8 Residents urged to comment on Wheat Quarter proposals
- 9 Where has the Duke of Edinburgh visited in Hertfordshire?
- 10 Welwyn Garden City John Lewis survives as retailer announces closures