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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For centuries to the present day, music has been at the heart of the Temple, an oasis lying between the City of Westminster and the City of London. The historic buildings in Inner and Middle Temple and the ancient Temple Church continue to be the… Read More
Originally the property of the Archbishops of York. The Banqueting House was used to provide entertainment for Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution. After the fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace in 1698, it was used as a chapel until 1890. In 1893 Queen Victoria… Read More
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A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation's history are buried, commemorated and married. Taken as a whole the tombs and memorials comprise the…
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Explore the wonders of this awesome fortress, and the stories behind them. Discover for yourself some of the Tower’s sights and stories, whether you’re planning your visit or just wanting to learn more about this iconic palace and its history. The…
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A visit to Tower Bridge Exhibition clearly explains how the Bridge works and describes its fascinating history. In 1910 the high level Walkways were closed to the public due to lack of use. People arriving on the bridge preferred to wait at street level for it…
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Shaped by the personal tastes of kings and queens over more than 500 years, the Royal Collection includes paintings, drawings and watercolours, furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculpture, jewellery, books, manuscripts, prints and maps, arms and armour, fans, and textiles.
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Come and sample a taste of Tudor life on board The Golden Hinde, London's replica of Sir Francis Drakes warship offering visitors an unforgettable Living History Experience. The Golden Hinde is a full-sized reconstruction of the Tudor warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated…
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For centuries to the present day, music has been at the heart of the Temple, an oasis lying between the City of Westminster and the City of London. The historic buildings in Inner and Middle Temple and the ancient Temple Church continue to be the…
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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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Walpole called his castle a ‘plaything house’ and in choosing the gothic style for Strawberry Hill he deliberately avoided the fashionable classical idioms of his time: columns, pediments, order and symmetry.
In collaboration with a group of amateur architect friends he based his…
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A cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood on this site since 604AD, and throughout the cathedral has remained a busy, working church where millions come to reflect and find peace. The world famous choir of St Paul's Cathedral performs music at Evensong every…
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