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Higham, Gad's Hill Place, Former Residence Of Charles Dickens 1894
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More about this scene

This extraordinary old manor house had been bereft of its famous author owner, Charles Dickens, for 24 years when this picture was taken. Dickens died here on 9 June 1870 at the age of 58. Today the house and copious grounds are home to a private girls' school. A Swiss chalet where the writer penned his last work, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', sits in Rochester High Street.

A Selection of Memories from Higham

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Higham

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Does anyone have any info on what ever happened to Little Oakleigh Cottages, as there was meant to be two?? I live in Oakleigh Farm House now, and also wondered if anyone has any info on Mr Charles Lake. We have photos whch I can upload later!
I lived in Higham for 2 years before moving to Canada. I had 4 children who attended a school in Vancouver BC named Charles Dickens School. After 6 years I took a trip back to the UK with my wife and kids. I went to Higham and we were kindly invited to Gashill Place where of course Charles Dickens did most of his writing. We found it quite enjoyable. Thanks for the memory, Higham. Clive Jeffrey