Evocative depiction of life in a Georgian town house.
The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs, 18 Folgate Street captures in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life as experienced by a family of Huguenot silk weavers. Built in 1724, Severs transformed each individual room within the red-brick Georgian terraced house into evocative tableaux vivants designed to draw the visitor into another world and another all-encompassing experience. Visitors or “guests” are invited to explore, in total silence - by fire or candlelight - each of the ten rooms. Smells, sounds, and sensations suck visitors deeper into each tableau, enabling them to piece together every scene to produce a living creation. This historic gem deserves to be experienced as the creator intended - in silence and with an open mind.
Best for:
Candles and creativity, 18th century atmosphere and ambience, history brought to life.
Also known as:
18 Folgate Street
Did you know?
Visitors not completely tuned into the experience in the house were often ejected by Severs.
Open: first and third Sun of each month from midday - 16:00 and Mondays following the first & third Sun of the month from midday - 14:00. Candlelight Tours: every Mon eve (except Bank Holidays)
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Evocative depiction of life in a Georgian town house.
