The small UK town that was the real inspiration for Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

CHARLES Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is arguably the most famous Christmas story of all time.

Since it was first published in 1843, countless versions of the tale have been produced, with the likes of Bill Murray, The Muppets and Jim Carey all getting involved.

AlamyCharles Dickens visited the town to see his friend who he based Ebenezer Scrooge on[/caption] GuzelianA rare signed copy of A Christmas Carol can be found in a hotel in the town[/caption] AlamyMichael Caine is...