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Puzzle – Parlour

The Parlour at Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum is one of the most popular rooms – featuring an antique writing desk, fireplace and other furnishings.

Our Parlour Puzzle is the most difficult of them all, with 300 pieces that will show this marvellous room in all its glory when complete. Put the kettle on and give it a try yourself.

You may be interested in:

  • Puzzle – Bedspread detail

    Focus in on some beautiful detail on a bedspread at the museum. 30 pieces.
  • Puzzle – Charles Dickens by Bryant

    Recreate one of the most famous portraits of Dickens. 48 pieces.
  • Puzzle – Dickens’ Birthplace wallpaper

    See the wallpaper of the Dickens' Birthplace in fine detail with our 63-piece puzzle.
  • Puzzle – Mr Pickwick Toby jug

    Try our beginner's puzzle, featuring Mr Pickwick - in Toby jug form! 20 pieces.
  • Puzzle – The Artful Dodger and Oliver

    Recreate Kyd's vision of Oliver and the Artful Dodger with our 204-piece puzzle.
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Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum
393 Old Commercial Road
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PO1 4QL

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