INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL DICKENS CONFERENCE
2006
AMSTERDAM
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Thursday 27th July
Friday 28th July
Winter 2005 no. 55
The men shouted; the ladies wept into their pocket-handkerchiefs till they were
moist, and waived them till they were dry; the excitement was tremendous.
(Nicolas Nickleby)
Haarlem, November 5, 2005
Dear Dickensians,
You are cordially invited to participate in the 100th International Annual Dickens Conference, to be held
in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 27th to 31st of July 2006. We, members of the Haarlem Branch,
feel honored to host this Conference, especially because our Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary in
We are happy to offer you interesting lectures by people who are well-known in the Dickens community,
and come from the UK, Japan and the Netherlands.
Not to put too fine a point upon it, Dickens never visited our country. We don't know why he didn't. So,
instead of taking you to old and venerable places of Dickensian interest, which we don't have, we will
make sure that you see some nice things which we do have. Amsterdam is a very beautiful city but not
very suitable for visiting in large groups, so we will split into small groups, and help you find your way
around.
We want you to have a good time and be able to organize your stay in accordance with your preferences
as much as possible. We have reserved rooms for you in a 3-star tourist hotel (Hotel Casa 400). The
meetings will be held in this hotel as well, and there will be ample opportunity to meet other Dickensians.
You can decide to come earlier or stay longer (for the reduced hotel rate); you can have lunches and
dinners in the hotel, however we think that it is more fun to eat in the city, and we will organise small
groups for that purpose which you can join. You can have a single room, or share a double room (twin
beds) which is less expensive.
Have a look at the Programme and at the Booking Form. You can indicate your choices on the booking
form. Delegates will receive ample information on how to reach the hotel. If you have questions, we will
gladly try to help you.
Dickens never visited Amsterdam but you can! We hope to see you in July!
2006.
Members of the Haarlem Branch
02.00 - 06.00 pm Registration
03.30 - 05.30 pm Tea and biscuits
06.00 - 07.30 pm Reception
Dinner in hotel (if booked), or in the city.
09.15 am
09.30 am
Official opening (by the Mayor of Amsterdam)
Lecture by Dr. R Schlicke
coffee break
Lecture by Prof. T. Sasaki.
10.50 am
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