london Blewcoat School Gift Shop Built in 1709 at the expense of William Green, a local brewer, to provide an education for poor children. It was in use as a school until 1926. It is now the National Trust’s London information centre and gift shop. Carlyle’s House
Historian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker, Thomas Carlyle lived in this 1708 Queen Anne terraced house, close to the Thames in Chelsea, from 1834 to 1881. His wife Jane is now considered one of the finest 19th century women of letters. The Carlyles’ house drew visitors from the Victorian literary world, including Dickens and George Eliot. The life and times of the Carlyles can be seen through the original furniture and decoration of the house, together with the many books, portraits and personal relics. Eastbury Manor House A brick built Elizabethan manor house with mullioned windows, contains notable early 17th century wall paintings. Fenton House A late 17th century house with an outstanding collection of porcelain and early keyboard instruments. George Inn The last remaining galleried inn in London, famous as a coaching inn during the 17th century and mentioned by Dickens in Little Dorrit. Leased to a private company and still in use as a public house. Ham House An outstanding Stuart house built on the banks of the River Thames in 1610 and enlarged in the 1670s. Contains rare survivals of the 17th century including exquisite closets, textiles and pictures. Lindsey House Built on the former site of Sir Thomas More’s garden and now part of Cheyne Walk. The house claims one of the finest 17th century exteriors in London Morden Hall Park A former deer park with an extensive network of waterways. Old workshops house a selection of local craftspeople. Osterley Park Osterley is one of the last great houses with an intact estate in Greater London. It has spectacular interiors by Robert Adam. Rainham Hall An attractive Georgian house, built in 1729 to a symmetrical plan. Sutton House A rare example of a Tudor red-brick house built in 1535. 2 Willow Road Ernö Goldfinger’s house built in 1939, filled with furniture designed by Goldfinger and an interesting art collection. |
