Victoria And Albert Museum

Bromley Cottage Becomes Museum to Preserve David Bowie's Early Years

The house at 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley, where David Bowie lived from 1955 to 1967, is being converted into a museum. The property, a cottage built for railway workers, served as Bowie's home during his formative years before he achieved fame. The Victoria & Albert Museum, which holds Bowie's archives, is involved in this preservation effort. This development highlights the cultural significance of Bowie's early life and his connection to the South London area.