Reviews of Carlyle's House. (Museum) in London (London).
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Information of Carlyle's House, Museum in London (London)
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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of Carlyle's House
Sunday
11am–5pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11am–5pm
Thursday
11am–5pm
Friday
11am–5pm
Saturday
11am–5pm
Reviews of Carlyle's House
R. K.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.
A. M.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.
M. M.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.
J. M.I was transported back in time. If you are interested in history, and like me are drawn to old houses this is a gem. Not to be missed. A lot of information around the house. The guides were super friendly. Amazing this house and all it’s furniture has survived to today.
E. “. M.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.
D.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.
B. M.What a lovely experience. Personal welcome and goodbye at the front door. Very informative overview of the person, house and times - then left to wander around and appreciate this little gem.
H. S.Really fascinating 19th century house with masses of information, not just about Carlyle and his wife, but their connections to the literary greats of the time: Dickens, Thackeray, Poe, James, Emerson. Cash only if you're not a NT member.
R. H.Hugely interesting famous COUPLEs quaint 5 story house visited too by many famous people of the day. Fascinating paintings
T. M.Great insight into his life and times. The house has much of the Carlyle's furniture still in place. The visit doesn't take much more than an hour or so. Well worth the visit!
D. C.I've visited many a National Trust place over the years and always have a great day, but the staff at Carlyle's House are the most engaging and enthused I've met at any property. They love to talk about the history but will happily leave you to explore - and there's a lot to explore with huge amounts of reading material that you can leave or enjoy at your own pace.
The garden is lovely to simply sit in - best visited on a sunny day of course - and there is a working outdoor loo that is perhaps best enjoyed as an amusing bit of history.
As a side note, Carlyle's wife Jane is surprisingly interesting and the extracts from her diaries well worth a read for slander, scandal, and gossip.
J.An interesting Victorian house. I'm not sure whether I'd share the former owner's views on life.
B. H.We spent about two hours at Carlyle's House and found it fascinating; lots to read (mostly excerpts from Jane Carlyle's superb letters) and very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Particularly recommend if you're a fan of Victorian literature, virtually every notable writer of that period either paid a visit or was friends with Carlyle.
Unfortunately due to the horrendous Bank Holiday weather, we didn't explore the nice looking garden but made a visit to the outdoor Crapper.
A real hidden gem with an air of calm, highly recommended.
T. H.Thomas Carlyle was a Victorian author who wrote dull historical books. His wife Jane was a much livelier writer of letters. Their house is a well preserved Victorian home with many original pieces. The rooms are small but full of interest.
It is tucked away between Kings Road and the Thames, and is worth visiting if you are in the area.
It's free for National Trust members, if not it's £8
T. K.We had a great time exploring this historic house. It’s exactly like stepping back in time. The staff were also kind enough to let us wander at our own pace, as I find it’s a problem at other historic sites.
A. M.Charming little National Trust property with a small, secluded garden at the rear. It's full of nice little stories about the man himself, his wife, and the great and good of Victorian society who he used to socialise with. The housekeeper was very well-informed and really friendly. Well worth a visit if you're in the area, especially if you are a member.
L. V.Extremely well informed and enthusiastic staff. I love how you have to ring the door bell to get in. It's like actually entering someone's private house. Nice selection of quotes.
I spent an hour in the house, but didn't do all the reading. Would recommend, especially if you're a member.
M. B.Interesting historic building which is a real trip back in time with much of it remaining as it was when the Carlyle family lives there. The garden is a tranquil location which feels strange being so close to the hustle and bustle of the Kings Road only a short distance away.
L. d.So much history I did not even know about. So much so I must go back!
b. M.Great house to visit in London very peaceful and brilliant that national trust looking after it unaltered from Carlyle's day and the connection with elite in British literature and it's writing also his work on Oliver Cromwell was important in detailing his story must visit for everyone
S. L.Beautiful house with interesting interior - a great place to visit, even if you have no idea who Carlyle is. The staff is more than willing to give you tons of information.
B. C.A delightful early eighteenth century house, full of charm and interest. The National Trust custodians were really welcoming and extremely knowledgeable and interesting. One of my best national trust visits.
D. R.Get a real feel for the Victorian artistic circle at this beautifully preserved house where Carlyle lived for 57 years & most of the literary, art & political world visited.
R. T.Tucked away among Chelsea's narrow residential streets, the house takes you back to the mid-19C when Thomas Carlyle lived there. Most of the exhibits relate to his literary output and circle of friends.
J. C.If you're interested in Thomas Carlyle then this is for you. It's off the beaten track and not while signpost but keep looking. It's in a great part ot town and although the suroundings have greatly changed it really gives a feel for the environment in which this writer worked and lived.
J. F.A great experience - the attic room was a revelation which one was unprepared for by the lower floors. Many thanks to the two knowledgeable blokes who welcomed me. I hope to come again.
C. T.Well worth a visit for the superb ambience and excellent volunteers, but most of the value for me was the insight into the literary high society of the time, readily available through the many fascinating narrative pieces that adorn every room.
P. G.Carlyle House was built on the site of an abandonded sulphur rendering plant in the 1970's. Since then it has undergone several refurbishments and two major renovations. The most important of these took place in 1995 when a worker digging in the backyard found the fossilized remains of a Triceratops. Since then dinosaur hunters have flocked to the place hoping to bag a raptor or T-rex. In 2002, the house hosted the 32nd annual conference of forensic accountants who trashed the place in an orgy of excessive book-keeping and were banned for life. Right now the house is owned by a Mr. Lemon Buttercup and he is sick and tired of the noise from the tourists upstairs. So, all in all, Carlyle House is a house.
J. T.Pretty cool small museum. The bathroom is really interesting! If you like houses, you should definitely come to this one.
C. S.A very well presented and original property. Not quite perfect as the information is presented in quite dry manner and could do with updating. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
L. S.Visited via the Open Garden Squares 2014. A very pretty small walled garden with a bench at the rear to sit and enjoy the afternoon sunshine.
P. D.Small but very well run property, no refreshments but easy walking to King's road.
N. P.A great central London National Trust property, fascinating history and very helpful and knowledgable young guides
R. D.Hugely atmospheric, authentic interior with a wonderful , original physic garden
L. P.A wonderful house with a beautiful garden and very friendly staff.
R. F.Intriguing and entertaining property. Excellent volunteers and staff.
m. v.One of the very few National Trust Properties in central London.
X. T.What a great place
P. M.Worth the visit. Great support staff, very knowledgeable.
G. C.Fascinating house. Friendly and informative custodians
R. W.Fascinating glimpse into Victorian life.
A. S.Really takes you back in time. A visit for a cold or rainy day.
J. N.Loved it, staff lovely , friendly. A hidden gem.
G. J.Great little house . Lots of charm and character.
J. S.Very knowledgeable volunteers. Interesting property.
L. M.Such a sweet and cosy little place.
C. S.Great attraction with informative room guides
j.Really interesting place to visit.
A.Interesting place home of Thomas Carlyle
S. T.Wow. Awesome!
C. D.Fascinating stories of Victorian personalities
D. S.Historical house of a forgotten Victorian
S. M.Really enjoyed my visit
A. L.A step into the past... Wonderful
M. R.Well presented and informative.
D. W.Worth a visit!
F. C.An understated gem☺
C. B.Amazing experience
D. S.Going back in time
F. P.Interesting,
D. B.Interesting
D. L.(Translated) Time stopped at a so-called romantic time. this house, testimony of the taste and the life of XIX English. A touch of nostalgia interesting also on the historical and artistic level.
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Le temps s'est arrêté à une époque dit romantique. cette maison, témoignage du goût et de la vie du XIX anglais. Un brin de nostalgie intéressant aussi sur le plan historique et artistique.
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