Dickens based Pip's childhood in Kent, on the marshes. Many of the landmarks in the book are based on real-life locations in Rochester,Kent, where Dickens spent five years of his childhood. Rob Joyce, who plays Pip in our production, was born and raised in Rochester. Rob's Kentish roots have helped him and the rest of the cast with their Estuary accents, to add to the authenticity of the production. Mr and Mrs Joyce (Rob's parents) have kindly taken photos of the significant landmarks of the story, to give an insight into Dickens inspiration for the novel.
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These photos show the imposing building on which Dickens based Satis House, where Pip paid many visits to see Miss Havisham and Estella. Interestingly, there is a house in Rochester called Satis House (which means "enough" in Latin), but this house is called Restoration House. It seems he took the name of one house and the image of another. |
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