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The home of a Victorian celebrity couple

Preserved since 1895 this writer's house in the heart of one of London's most famous creative quarters tells the story of Thomas and Jane Carlyle.

The couple moved here from their native Scotland in 1834 and became an unusual but much-loved celebrity couple of the 19th-century literary world.

Read the Carlyle's letters online

Just one of Jane's many letters

Just one of Jane's many letters

Jane Carlyle is considered one of the best women letter writers in the English language. You can read Thomas and Jane's letters online at the The Carlyle's Letters Online website.

View our collection

You can find out more about our collection of objects online, or discover it in person by visiting our house speaking to our friendly and knowledgable room guides.