Inside the 300-year-old Dennis Severs’ House: a time-capsule with a twist
Susan Springate
08 November 2024
Explore a living time machine in London’s East End
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A living and breathing monument
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Meet Dennis Severs
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An artist's life's work
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Home of Huguenot silk weavers
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Severs' still-life mission
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So much more than a museum
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A sensory journey through history
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The servants’ kitchen
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Humble beginnings
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An antique atmosphere
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Christmas past
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Behind the scenes
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Opulent drawing room
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Chimney chic
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The smoking room
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Light and spirit of ages
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Master bedroom
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Whimsical details
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Night on the tiles
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Dressing up
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Lady of the house
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Dwindling family fortunes
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Living in poverty
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Victorian room
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Repair and renew
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Time stands still
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A window into the past
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