I was recently invited to a preview of Sambourne House, the family home of Linley Sambourne. You can find it at 18 Stafford Terrace and by stepping inside you enter a Victorian Time Capsule. Morning Room, Sambourne House Meet Linley Sambourne Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) was an illustrator...
Open House Festival 2022 runs until 21 September this year so there's even more time to visit London's unusual and inspiring buildings (some of which are only open to the public for Open House). As ever, there's so much to choose from and sift through so...
Eltham Palace is a bit of a mad place, full to bursting with strange juxtapositions and quirky details. Here are some of my favourite discoveries from a recent visit...
Inside the Old Bailey, a sublime synagogue and behind the scenes at Museum of London's Smithfield. Some 2021 Open House London highlights...
Hundreds of London buildings are available to snoop around on 4-5 September 2021 (for free!) Here are my recommendations...
I often give private tours in Westminster Abbey, but this was a real treat to go to the areas not usually accessible!...
Inside a Brutalist icon, epic London skyline views, and a crumbling Victorian chapel. It could only be Open House Weekend!...
A 12th century church in the middle of London, bursting with history. Here are its best bits...
When thinking of London's most beautiful buildings you might imagine churches, but probably not banks. ...
A derelict East London mill to glittering City of London interiors and even a secret wine cellar. In short, all in 2019's Open House London highlights...