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What a lovely National Trust visit. The staff are excellent here. Baxter was very welcoming and Thalia's talk about Carlyle was very interesting. They provide a written guide but not really needed as there is a guide upstairs too. The house is pretty much as they left it with a lovely garden. Carlyle and his wife were writers and considered a celebrity couple. Both smart and published. The writing desk brings this to life. There is a painting of their drawing room just as it is now. The house has some interesting features too. Worth a visit if you are interested in looking at history and legacy of this period. Easy to get to by tube, Sloane Square or bus from South Kensington or Victoria. It is only on Wednesday and visits need to be booked.
Julie GriffithJulie Griffith
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A little gem of a place hidden away in the back streets of Chelsea. Thomas Carlyle and his wife lived her for the last 47 years of his life from 1834. Whilst Thomas is famous for his weighty literary contributions to historic events, most notably his analysis of the "French Revolution" his wife was a prolific letter writer. Unlike many properties lived in by famous people, nearly all the furnishings and artefacts are the originals from when he lived in the house. There is no lift, but it's well worth going upto to his specially constructed study on the fourth floor which was designed with a double exterior wall to reduce the noise from the busy park nearby.
Miles MacdonaldMiles Macdonald
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A great visit. does not happen very often to be in place frozen in the time and space. this is the feeling you will have when you visit the place. the house is in the same status of late 1800 when the house become immediately a museum after the death of Mr C. (how Mrs Carlyse was used to call the historic litterate). And up to you to spend fee moment or hours inside the house. there is no guided tour but every room is full of information that answer to most of your questions. And in case you can ask to the National Trust's staff. you can enter in the details of the life of this famous couple of the Victorian age.
Enri “erri” MjEnri “erri” Mj
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This is one of very few National Trust properties in Central London and by far the one in the nicest location. You could easily combine it with a trip to the Saatchi Gallery (outstanding); the National Army (10 min away) or Battersea Park. As soon as you put a foot in this property you could easily transport yourself to the Victorian period with the well-preserved interior, the photographs of the Thomas and Jane Carlyle and all the information spread around the property.
D.A.D.A.
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Hidden gem in London. This is a great place of historical interest in Chelsea. It was the home of Thomas & Jane Carlyle, and appears to be preserved as a Victorian town house. As it is a town house rather than a big estate you only need 1-2 hours to explore so it is a great way to spend an afternoon and offers something unique to the big museums and palaces in London.
Alexander McMasterAlexander McMaster
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Lovely little house to visit. There are various information guides dotted around to read. Hugh knows all about the house as well so you can ask questions. Interesting to look round and find out about Thomas Carlyle. Nice outside toilet! You have to climb stairs but not too many. It is a four storey town house in a nice quiet road.
Rebecca KnowlesRebecca Knowles
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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.
attractions: National Army Museum, Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Chelsea Physic Garden, Marks and Spencer, Chelsea Cloisters, The London Peace Pagoda, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, St Luke’s Gardens, Nell Gwynn Chelsea Accommodation, Amaia Kids, restaurants: The Ivy Chelsea Garden, Bluebird Chelsea, Big Easy Restaurant Chelsea, Rabbit British Bistro, Phat Phuc Noodle Bar, B Bagel Fulham, Mucci's, Prince Albert, Benihana Chelsea, The Ivy Asia Chelsea
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