Carlyle's House
Carlyle's House, in Cheyne Row, Chelsea, central London, was the home of the Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834 until his death. The home of these writers was purchased by public subscription and placed in the care of the Carlyle's House Memorial Trust in 1895. They opened the house to the public and maintained it until 1936, when control of the property was assumed by the National Trust, inspired by co-founder Octavia Hill's earlier pledge of support for the house. It became a Grade II listed building in 1954 and is open to the public as a historic house museum.
Photograph of Carlyle's House, 2015 | |
Location within Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | |
| Location | Cheyne Row London, SW3 United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 51°29′3.48″N 0°10′12″W |
| Type | Historic house museum |
| Owner | National Trust |
| Public transit access | South Kensington Imperial Wharf Cadogan Pier |
| Nearest parking | Limited metered street parking |
| Website | www |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 24 June 1954 |
| Reference no. | 1358142 |
| Building type | Georgian terraced house |
| Open: Yearly | March–October |
| Open: Weekly | Wednesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays |
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