Benjamin Franklin House, WC2 (1730)
The House, built circa 1730, is architecturally significant. It holds England’s highest Grade I heritage listing and retains a majority of original features including the central staircase (which Franklin said he used for regular exercise!), flooring and panelling.
The House, as the world’s only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, is historically significant:
Franklin lived and worked there for nearly sixteen years on the eve of the American Revolution (1757-1762; 1764-1775)
First de facto US Embassy – holds a special place in Anglo-American history
Fascinating history of medicine dimension – Franklin’s landlady’s son-in-law, William Hewson, ran an anatomy school from Craven Street.
benjaminfranklinhouse.org/the-house-benjamin-franklin/the...
Benjamin Franklin House, WC2 (1730)
The House, built circa 1730, is architecturally significant. It holds England’s highest Grade I heritage listing and retains a majority of original features including the central staircase (which Franklin said he used for regular exercise!), flooring and panelling.
The House, as the world’s only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, is historically significant:
Franklin lived and worked there for nearly sixteen years on the eve of the American Revolution (1757-1762; 1764-1775)
First de facto US Embassy – holds a special place in Anglo-American history
Fascinating history of medicine dimension – Franklin’s landlady’s son-in-law, William Hewson, ran an anatomy school from Craven Street.
benjaminfranklinhouse.org/the-house-benjamin-franklin/the...