DiCamillo Companion
England

Woolsthorpe Manor (Woolsthorpe Manor House)

  • House & Family History: Woolsthorpe was the birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton. During Newton's lifetime Woolsthorpe was a yeoman's farm focused on sheep rearing. Sir Isaac formulated some of his major works here during the Plague Years (1665–67), when the University of Cambridge closed. Some of his most famous experiments, most notably his work on light and optics, were carried out at Woolsthorpe during this time. Woolsthorpe is also supposedly where Newton observed an apple fall from a tree, which inspired him to formulate his law of gravity. An early edition of his "Principia" is on display in the house.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The orchard includes a descendant of the famous apple tree.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Isaac Newton, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01476-860-338

    Fax: 01476-860-338

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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