Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace in Ecclefechan - Famous Birth Locations

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Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace

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The Arched House

Ecclefechan, DG11 3DG

0844 4932247

55.06° N 3.26° W

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In 1795 the great social historian, Thomas Carlyle was born in this humble house. The three rooms of the museum contain many of Carlyle’s possessions, providing a fascinating insight into nineteenth century life in a small Scottish town.

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The birthplace has been open to the public since 1883 and has changed very little in that time, giving an authentic look into a Victorian household. Fascinating collection of portraits and Thomas Carlyle’s personal possessions