Dennis Severs' House, located at 16 Folgate Street in Spitalfields, London, is a unique and eccentric historical experience. Dennis Severs, an openly gay man, moved from California to London in pursuit of his passion for English nostalgia. In 1979, he purchased a run-down terraced house for £18,000 and transformed it into a fantastical museum of the past, blending history and whimsy. Each room is set in a different era, featuring a fictional family's history and contributions from friends and artists. Severs, known for his hedonistic lifestyle, hosted parties and created an immersive atmosphere. The house is now maintained by his friends, offering tours led by The Gentle Author, using tapes of Severs' voice. The house is decorated seasonally, and during tours, rooms are lit by candles and fires. Severs, who died in 1999, feared his house would not survive him, but it remains a vibrant, inhabited space.