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House where David Bowie grew up set to open to public in London next year

House where David Bowie grew up set to open to public in London next year

Summary

The house where musician David Bowie grew up in London will open to the public next year. A charity, the Heritage of London Trust, purchased the house and plans to restore it to its 1960s look. The house will offer insights into Bowie's early life and his creative beginnings.

Key Facts

  • The house is in Bromley, a suburb in south London.
  • David Bowie lived there from age 8 until he was 20.
  • The Heritage of London Trust bought the house to preserve it and open it to visitors.
  • Restoration will bring the house back to its 1960s style.
  • The project has received a charity grant of 500,000 pounds and aims to raise an additional 1.2 million pounds.
  • The house aims to open by late 2027 for public tours and creative workshops for children.
  • Bowie's estate supports the house project.
  • The project highlights Bowie's early life and the social changes of the 1950s and 1960s.
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