34 Tite Street – Oscar and Constance Wilde’s home

The Wildes’ family home · 1884–1895

A blue plaque marks the home Oscar and Constance Wilde made in Chelsea. Constance’s writing, campaigning and family life belong to the story of this house.

Look for the blue plaque at No. 34, originally No. 16 Tite Street. Oscar and Constance Wilde made their family home here from 1884 to 1895. Their sons Cyril and Vyvyan were born in 1885 and 1886.

Constance wrote children’s stories and campaigned for women’s rights and practical dress. The house places her work and family life alongside Oscar’s literary career.

Later, at the Adelaide Street memorial, we return to Oscar’s friendships with Florence and Bram. Here the story belongs to the home and the family who lived in it.

Look for

No. 34 and the blue plaque for Oscar Wilde. Remember Constance’s work and the family life behind the frontage.

Evidence

The house was originally No. 16 Tite Street and is now No. 34. Historic England records Oscar Wilde’s residence here from 1884 to 1895. The blue plaque commemorates Oscar; Constance’s writing and campaigning are documented by the National Portrait Gallery.

Practical information

Private house: view the plaque from the public pavement and keep the entrance clear.

Historic England: 34 Tite Street ↗

Oscar Wilde’s family home – Historic England ↗

Constance Wilde – National Portrait Gallery biography ↗

Next: Return north along Tite Street to St Leonard’s Terrace and follow the public pavement towards Nos. 17–18.

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