Quebec House is the birthplace of General James Wolfe on what is now known as Quebec Square in Westerham, Kent. The brick home is located in residential neighbourhood surrounded by historic homes and more modern 20th Century housing.
It is named after his victory at the Battle of Quebec, and the house's coach-house contains an exhibition on the battle and on Wolfe's life. The house itself contains memorabilia on Wolfe's birth at the house on 2 January 1727, and his life and death. The coach house contains artifacts relating to the battle.
Located near the intersection of Vicarage Hill, Bradsted Road and Hosey Hill, a blue plaque along the outer brick wall marks the entrance of the Wolfe's home.
The house was originally built in the 16th century and named Spiers, though it was rebuilt in the 18th and 20th centuries.
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