Autobiography of famous writers homes in london

We pick out the most interesting former residencies of and detailed museums housing the works of eminent writers who lived in London. By Rex Adams Updated Jul 18 If you're searching for literary inspiration in London, why not visit a writer's house museum?

Famous writers of literature

Many former residencies of famous writers have been preserved and transformed into museums, with informative displays and fascinating collections. Set up as though Dickens had just popped out for a quick stroll the museum is a beautiful glimpse into the time the renowned author had spent there.

There are multiple themed tours around the museum which can be found here. The Romantic poet John Keats lived at this address in Hampstead between during this time, Keats fell in love with and became engaged to Fanny Brawne, whose family lived in the house next door.

He left the house for Rome after becoming seriously ill with tuberculosis - a warmer climate was thought to improve the condition - and died the following year.

Autobiography of famous writers homes in london