Tudor House Museum, Weymouth

Due to the closeness with the harbour, this allowed the trader to moor his boats right outside his home and unload his goods.

[1] It originally stood on the edge what was known as 'The Cove', an inlet from the harbour allowing ships to be moored alongside.

In order to furnish it, he travelled all over the UK and Europe to buy genuine Tudor and Stuart articles.

The tour gives an insight into the history of Weymouth in the early 17th century during its heyday as a port for trade and exploration.

The guides describe the domestic daily life of the times, including furniture and clothing, cooking and serving of food, lighting and candle making.