Dennis Severs' House
18 Folgate Street, London E1 6BX

This restored red-brick Georgian terraced house, built in 1724, was owned by American-born Dennis Severs, who died in 1999.

Here at 18 Folgate Street the eccentric designer and performer recreated a historical interior that takes the visitor on a journey from 1685-1919. 

The rooms are set out as a series of 'tableaux vivants'.  Visitors get the impression that the occupants have just slipped out for a moment: candles flicker, the table has the remains of a meal and the sound of horses' hooves outside.

Severs was renowned for ejecting visitors that did not seriously appreciate his recreations.

Today visitors take an individual wander around this unique house, in silence, to take in the atmosphere.

In Elder Street, just around the corner from Dennis Severs' House, are two of London's earliest surviving terraces, built in the 1720s.  Many of these houses have been carefully restored.

Opening Times

Open:
Every Monday evening (except bank holidays), by candlelight: "Silent Night". Times vary with the light of seasons and booking is necessary.

The first AND third Sunday of each month between 2 and 5pm. No booking required. And at lunch time between 12 and 2pm on the Monday following the first AND third Sunday, price £5. No booking required. Individual and group/corporate bookings are also possible.

Christmas & New Year: Booking Required.

Tel: 020-7247 4013 (between 9.30 am and 3 pm for information and bookings