About
Housed in a set of 18th-century almshouses, the Geffrye Museum offers a
vivid physical history of the English interior. Displaying original
furniture, textiles and decorative arts, the museum recreates a sequence
of typical middle-class living rooms from 1600 to the present. It is a
fascinating way to take in domestic history. The Geffrye Museum also has
an airy restaurant overlooking the gardens, which include a herb garden
and a series of period garden 'rooms' with period seating (open Apr 1
to Oct 31, during museum opening hours). Tours of the restored
almshouses take place regularly, as do children's activities and
workshops (see the website for details).www.geffrye-museum.org.uk