Lancaster in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Charles Dickens

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Charles Dickens Marker

Inscription.
Stayed here in 1857 and 1862

"They gave you bride cake every day after dinner"

Erected by City of Lancaster.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 54° 2.916′ N, 2° 48.204′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, England, in Lancashire. It is at the intersection of Market Street and King Street, on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Market Street, Lancaster, England LA1 1HP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gillows (1730-1897) (within shouting distance of this marker); Window to your soul (1750-1982) (within shouting distance of this marker); Fruits of the mind (1887 - )

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lancaster Castle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Fry (about 180 meters away); Quaker Meeting House (about 180 meters away); Only for Conscience Sake (1652- ) (about 210 meters away); Ticket's Please! (1792-1851) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Also see . . .
1. The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices, Chapter III (Page by Page Books). The “Bride Cake” quote on the plaque is from Dickens’ short story, The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices, Chapter III, and is excerpted more fully as follows:

'This place fills me with a dreadful sensation,' said Thomas, 'of having something to do. Remove me, Francis.'

'Where would you like to go next?' was the question of the ever-engaging Goodchild.

'I have heard there is a good old Inn at Lancaster, established in a fine old house: an Inn where they give you Bride-cake every day after dinner,' said Thomas Idle. 'Let us eat Bride-cake without the trouble of being married, or of knowing anybody in that ridiculous dilemma.'

Mr. Goodchild, with a lover's sigh, assented.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Charles Dickens Marker
They departed from the Station in a violent hurry (for which, it is unnecessary to observe, there was not the least occasion), and were delivered at the fine old house at Lancaster, on the same night.

(Submitted on July 29, 2025.)

2. Charles Dickens (Wikipedia). Overview:

Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic. He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today.

(Submitted on July 29, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.