In 1835 wealthy banker Nathan Mayer Rothschild purchased this grand house in West London, in the Borough of Ealing. Among the notable visitors to the Rothschild's Gunnersbury Park estate were King Edward the VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria, US President John Adams, Messiah composer George Frideric Handel, and writer Daniel Defoe (who wrote Robinson Crusoe). In 1925, following the death of Leopold de Rothschild, Nathan's grandchild, Leopold's widow and son sold the 200 acre estate to the Ealing and Acton Borough Council. The house was then converted into a display space for local history, archaeology, costume and fine art. Today the house-museum is free to enter for anyone who wants to wander its rooms.
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Princess Amelia's Bath House
Built by the daughter of King George II |
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| Community garden |
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| The Orangery built it 1836 for the Rothschild Family |
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| The Rothschild House |
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| In the gift shop |
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| Vintage swimwear ad |
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| Tulle dress, 1950's |
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| Late 18th century formal wear |
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1949 film ad
Ealing Film Studios produced a number of classic films post WWII |
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| "Robot of Death" from Dr. Who TV series |
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| 1951 Ealing Studios film |
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Marjorie doll with human hair
A precursor to Annabelle? |
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3 rider rocking horse, 1800's
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| In the kitchen |
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| Clockwork guitarist, 1850's |
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| Antique games |
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| Early 19th century dolls |
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| Famous locals |
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Pocahontas arrived in the UK in 1616 and died in 1617.
She is buried in the UK. |
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| Haggadah, Passover Seder text |
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| Bell to summon house staff |
Interesting pictures and Pocahontas surprised me being in the museum.
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