Lamb House, House museum in Rye, England
Lamb House is a red-brick Georgian townhouse in the center of Rye, dating to 1723. It sits on a quiet street and includes a walled garden at the rear, giving it the feel of a self-contained private world within a small town.
The house was built in 1723 and gained early attention when King George I visited in 1726 and stood as godfather to a child born there. Later, the American writer Henry James moved in during 1897 and stayed until his death in 1916, making the house one of the most known literary addresses in England.
Author Henry James lived here from 1897 to 1916 and wrote several of his works within these walls. His writing space and the garden remain meaningful places for visitors interested in literary history.
The house is managed by the National Trust, and opening times can vary by season, so checking ahead before visiting is a good idea. Both the interior rooms and the walled garden are part of the visit, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing make the experience easier.
For the 2014 BBC series Mapp and Lucia, a temporary garden room was built on the grounds specifically for the production and removed afterward. Fans of the series may recognize certain corners of the property from scenes filmed there.
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