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David Bowie's Childhood Home to Open
David Bowie's childhood home in London is going to be open to the public soon.
The house where he lived from when he was 8 years old until he was 20 is being fixed up to look like it did in the 1960s.
People will be able to see his small bedroom where he spent a lot of time with his books and music.
The house is in a place called Bromley, and it will open next year.
Bowie's family and friends are happy about this because it helps people remember his music and his life.
There is also a big collection of his things at a museum in London.
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley, south London, will open to the public in late 2027.
The house will be restored to its 1960s decor, including Bowie's 9-foot by 10-foot bedroom.
The Heritage of London Trust purchased the house and is seeking public donations for the project.
Bowie lived in the house from 1955 to 1967, during his formative years as a musician.
The project is backed by Bowie's estate and has received a 500,000 pound grant.
- Who
- David Bowie (born David Jones)
- What
- Opening of Bowie's childhood home to the public
- Where
- Bromley, south London
- When
- Late 2027
- Why
- To preserve Bowie's legacy and offer creative workshops for children
Key facts
- Location
- Bromley, south London
- Period of Residence
- 1955-1967
- Bedroom Size
- 9-foot by 10-foot (2.7-meter by 3-meter)
- Opening Year
- 2027
- Grant Received
- 500,000 pounds ($670,000)
- Bowie's Death Anniversary
- January 10, 2016
- Archive Location
- V&A Museum's David Bowie Centre, east London
