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Bowie's Childhood Home: A Blast from the Past
27 Oct
Summary
- David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley is set to open.
- The house will be restored to its 1963 appearance.
- It will also serve as a creative hub for teenagers.
David Bowie's childhood home at 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley, south London, is slated to open its doors to the public in late 2027. The Heritage of London Trust has acquired the property, where David Jones lived from age eight to 20, and is undertaking a restoration to meticulously recreate its 1963 appearance.
The nine-by-ten-foot bedroom, described by Bowie as "my entire world," will be a focal point, housing archive material never before displayed. This space aims to inspire visitors by showcasing the origins of his ambition. Conservation architects will work to reverse later alterations, returning the house to its original state.
In addition to preserving history, the restored house will serve as a creative and skills hub for teenagers. Through programs inspired by Bowie's 1969 Beckenham Arts Lab, young people will develop confidence and communication skills, making the house a platform for future creativity.
The restoration is supported by a £500,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation and a public fundraising campaign launched in January 2026. The project is anticipated to open at the end of 2027, near the Edwardian Bowie bandstand.
