Thomas Carlyle was an historian and philospher who lived in this 18th Century terraced house for some 30 years from 1834 until his death.
The house also reflects the strong personality of Carlyle's wife; photgraphs, portraits, shawls and other personal effects, can be seen around the house, as well as furniture and many books.
Many famous poeple of the Victorian era visited the house including Chopin, Tennyson, Dickens and George Elliot.
There is also a restored Victorian walled garden.
Other Historic Houses that may be of interest are: Brompton Oratory in London, Chapter House And Pyx Chamber Of Westminster in London, Nash House in London, Burgh House in London, Fenton House in Hampstead, Morden Hall Park in Morden.
Attractions near Carlyle's House include Bluebird Cafe in London, Kings Walk Shopping Centre in London, Gloucester Arcade in London, Earls Court Exhibition Centre in Earls Court, Victoria Place Shopping Centre in London, Kensington Complex in London, The Barkers Arcade in London, Lancer Square in London, Buckingham Palace in Westminster, Olympia Exhibition Centre in Kensington.
There are 50 hotels within 1.2 miles of Carlyle's House ranging in price from £39 at the cheap end to £316. The nearest hotels are Sydney House Chelsea (0.5m) with rooms from £105, myhotel Chelsea (0.6m) with rooms from £159, Cranley Gardens Hotel (0.6m) with rooms from £70.
SYDNEY HOUSE CHELSEA
MYHOTEL CHELSEA
CRANLEY GARDENS HOTEL
Gardens