Mr Straw's House

Mr Straw's House is a semi-detached Edwardian residence in Worksop that holds original furniture and household items spanning from the 1920s to the 1990s. The rooms contain thousands of everyday objects that fill and define the interior spaces.

William Straw moved his family to this house in 1923, and after his death in 1932 the interior remained unchanged because his sons maintained their parents' traditions. This continuity spanning seven decades created a rare record of British home life.

The house displays how a grocer's family of the early 1900s lived through preserved wallpapers, carpets, and household items spread throughout the rooms. Visitors see the way people of that time decorated and used their homes.

The National Trust offers guided visits for groups of up to 4 people on Thursdays and Fridays from March through October. Visitors need to book in advance to secure a spot on a tour.

The house preserves over 30,000 items including newspapers, food packaging, and household goods collected across seven decades. This collection offers a rare glimpse into what people owned and kept in their homes.

Location: Worksop

Operator: National Trust

Address: 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop S81 0JG

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house

GPS coordinates: 53.31500,-1.11540

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44