Historic Buildings

Visiting London is a truly memorable experience with an extensive history going back hundreds of years. Round each corner you can find incredible historic sights, each with their own story, and architectural style, including the amazing Tower of London, the awe-inspiring Westminster Abbey and the beautiful Banqueting House; there will always be something to see in one of the most architecturally rich cities in the world.

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Sutton House

Sutton House

Built in 1535 by prominent courtier of Henry VIII, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sutton House retains much of the atmosphere of a Tudor home despite some alterations by later occupants, including a succession of merchants, Huguenot silkweavers, and squatters. Discover oak-panelled rooms, original carved fireplaces and a…
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Red House

Red House

The only house commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, Red House is a building of extraordinary architectural and social significance. When it was completed in 1860, it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as 'the beautifullest place on…
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Osterley Park and House

Osterley Park and House

With a spectacular mansion surrounded by gardens, park and farmland, Osterley is one of the last surviving country estates in London. Once described as 'the palace of palaces', Osterley was created in the late 18th century by architect and designer Robert Adam for the Child…
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Eastbury Manor House

Eastbury Manor House

Striking Elizabethan merchant's house and gardens. Important brick-built Tudor gentry house, completed about 1573, little altered since. Early 17th-century wall-paintings showing fishing scenes and a cityscape grace the former Great Chamber. Evocative exposed timbers in attic, fine original spiral oak staircase in turret, soaring chimneys,…
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Carlyle’s House

Carlyle’s House

The home of a Victoria celebrity couple. Preserved since 1895 this writer's house in the heart of one of London's most famous creative quarters tells the story of Thomas and Jane Carlyle. The couple moved here from their native Scotland in 1834 and became an…
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Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day,…
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Fitzroy House

Fitzroy House

Fitzroy House is an original 1791 building. It imitates the designs of Robert Adam, the famous Georgian period architect, who, along with his brother, designed Fitzroy Square. The house is one of the last remaining structures on the block that retains its original exterior. It now…
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Johnny Haynes Stand

Johnny Haynes Stand

Weeks after its centenary year, on 27 November 2005, it was announced that the Stevenage Road Stand at Craven Cottage would be renamed The Johnny Haynes Stand. The 5,889 capacity stand is a home area only. This historic stand has witnessed Fulham matches now for over a century…
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Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge in south west London, The bridge, which is a Grade I listed building, was built between 1774 and 1777. The foundation stone of Richmond Bridge was laid on 23 August 1774 by the Hon. Henry Hobart. The principal architect was James…
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Covent Garden

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is one of London’s most exciting public spaces playing host to a range of arts and culture events. From the architectural splendour of its neo-classical covered Market, which is Grade II listed, to such world-class arts venues as the Royal Opera…
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