Linley Sambourne House
See also Leighton House Museum.
![]() Chinese blue and white export porcelain vase, 19th century |
In addition there is a large collection of Chinese export porcelain, mostly blue and white, and dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. These are displayed throughout the house, alongside fine examples of English tin-glazed wares of the 17th and 18th centuries. There are also two Whitefriars glass lampshades, c 1870, and a collection of miscellaneous glass items such as drinking glasses.
Highlights of the collection:
- Chinese export porcelain from the 17th to 19th centuries, including blue and white and enamelled wares - famille rose, famille verte and Chinese Imari.
- English tin-glazed wares
- Whitefriars glass lampshades
- Miscellaneous glass vessels
Address: 18 Stafford Terrace, London W8 7BH
Tel: 0207 361 3058; to book, call 020 7602 3316 ext 305 (Education Officer); Fax: 020 7371 2467
Email: museums@rbkc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/linleysambournehouse
![]() Chinese porcelain plate with overglaze enamelled decoration in European taste, mid to late 18th century |
Admission: Adult £6.00, concession (seniors/students) £4.00, under 18 £1.00; free on Sundays to holders of a Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Library Membership Card if booked in advance.
Access: Access for disabled visitors difficult - not accessible by wheelchair; shop/sales point; guided tours.
Publications:
Guide Book, Exhibition Catalogue: Public Artist Private Passions, The World of Edward Linley Sambourne; A Victorian Household by Shirley Nicholson
Links to Museum of London Ceramics and Glass website:





