Carlyle's House
Carlyle's House
Victorian writers' shrine in Chelsea
Hidden in the quiet back streets of Chelsea is the home of Thomas and Jane Carlyle.
A twist of fate turned Carlyle into a star of the 19th-century literary world. Suddenly this was the place to be.
When you pull the bell to enter you will follow in the footsteps of Dickens, Ruskin, Tennyson and many more.
William Makepeace Thackeray said: 'Tom Carlyle lives in perfect dignity in a house in Chelsea with a snuffy Scotch maid to open the door and best company in England ringing at it!'
Come and learn more of their remarkable story as you look around this authentic, evocative, very special place.
Venue Category:
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Activities provided:
Drama / Performing
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Workshops
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Drama
English
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
24 Cheyne Row
Chelsea
London
SW3 5HL
Venue Contact Number:
020 7352 7087
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