Sambourne House, Victorian house museum in Kensington, England.
The residence at 18 Stafford Terrace contains original Victorian furniture, decorative items, and photographs documenting life during the nineteenth century in London.
Linley Sambourne, who served as chief cartoonist for Punch Magazine from 1874, lived in this Grade II listed building with his family until 1910.
The house exhibits Victorian design elements through Morris wallpapers, stained glass windows, and decorative tiles arranged in the Aesthetic Movement style.
The museum offers guided tours every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, with entrance through timed tickets available at the front desk or online.
Many rooms feature Linley Sambourne's personal collection of photography equipment, including specialized cameras used for his illustration work at Punch Magazine.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1868
Address: 18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London W8 7BH W8 7BH W8 7BH
Website: https://rbkc.gov.uk/museums
GPS coordinates: 51.50048,-0.19688
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:43
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