Mr Straw's House An ordinary house - extraordinary home. This modest semi-detached Edwardian house was the family home of well-to-do grocers William and Florence Straw from 1923. It is remarkable because the Straws’ two sons preserved it almost unaltered till it came to the National Trust in 1990.
The interior with its 1920s wallpaper, heavy Victorian furniture and household objects provides a rare glimpse into interwar lower middle-class life. There are displays of family costume, letters and photos and a typical suburban garden. Our room guides tell the stories of the family and the times they lived in. Also, a different temporary exhibition each year - 2010 "Dressing the Straw Family".
Don't miss
Introductory video introduces the Straw family.
Explore three floors of Edwardian house with informative guides.
See annual exhibition of items not usually on display
Making the most of your day
Tea and cakes, usually on first Saturday in month in orchard car park (provided by Friends group). 'Mr Straw's Revealed'. Look out for the tour
Guided Tour
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Guided Tour
Special guided tours with our guides - some show behind the scenes. Extra charge for events.
