Where did Charles Dickens visit in the north?

Answer 1

Dickens and a friend went to the north of England to see for themselves the types of schools Dickens later portrays in Nicholas Nickelby. They saw horrible abuse and starvation of students and caused most of the schools to be shut down.

Answer 2

Charles Dickens visited many places in the north of England, including Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle. He also spent time in Yorkshire, particularly in the city of York. These visits inspired him to write about social issues and inequality that he observed in these industrial cities.