Eccentric and fascinating house made over by artist Dennis Severs to resemble the home of 18th century Flemmish weavers. It is as if you, the visitor, have walked through a painting into the home, arriving in the middle of dinner and as you wander from room to room your senses are intrigued by the smells, sights, and sounds of daily life.
Spitalfields
,
London,
Greater London,
England, E1 6BX
This house is one of Britain's most important examples of Modernist architecture; the former home of Erno Goldfinger, designed and built by him in 1939. It is also filled with furniture designed by Goldfinger. The art collection includes a number of significant 20th-century works by Bridget Riley, Max Ernst and Henry Moore among others.
2 Willow Road, Hampstead London,
Greater London,
England, NW3 1TH
The London home of the Duke of Wellington sits opposite the entrance to Hyde Park. Commonly known as No.1 London, Apsley House was built between 1781-1787 by neo-classical architect Robert Adam. The prominent location of the house at the entrance to Hyde Park, and just outside the toll gates at Knightsbridge, led to the popular moniker "#1 London", though there is no such official designation. more...
Hyde Park Corner,
London,
Greater London,
England, W1J 7NT
A rare glimpse of the past in modern Brentford, Boston Manor is a fine Jacobean house, created in 1623 for Lady Mary Reade. Lady Reade later married Sir Edward Spencer (see Althorp House). The plasterwork adorning the State rooms is excellent. Over 80 paintings from the collection of the London Borough of Hounslow are on display. The house is set in lovely parkland.
Boston Manor Road, Brentford London,
Greater London,
England, TW8 9JX
A 16th century manor house set in 20 acres of parkland. The manor is operated by Haringey Council as a local history museum, offering exhibits on social history, local landscape, and works by local artists.
Lordship Lane, Haringey London,
Greater London,
England, N17 8NU
The primary residence of the ruling monarch of England. Buckingham Palace was built on earlier foundations by Regency architect John Nash for the Prince Regent (later George IV). Museum: Changing exhibitions of art from the Royal Collection. more...
Buckingham Palace,
London,
Greater London,
England, SW1
A lovely Queen Anne manor, Burgh House was built in 1704. It later became the property of Dr. William Gibbons, fashionable physician who encouraged visitors to Hampstead Spa to drink the mineral waters for their health. It later served as Headquarters for the Royal East Middlesex Militia. The first floor is occupied by the Hampstead Museum, offering exhibits on the local history and famous local residents, including artist John Constable.
New End Square, Hampstead London,
Greater London,
England, NW3 1LT
A Palladian mansion built by William Kent for the 3rd Earl of Burlington. Kent created a masterpiece of fabulous interiors within a simplistic white facade. The interiors include Red, Blue, and Green velvet rooms, and the Gallery with its gilded ceiling, Garden: Semi-classical gardens created by William Kent in 1729 to compliment the Palladian house of Lord Burlington. Conservatory, parterre filled with bedding plants, Italian garden. Lake surrounded by informal woodlands, vistas strewn with monuments and statues. Best in: autumn and winter, but worthwhile all year.
Burlington Lane, Chiswick London,
Greater London,
England, W4 2RP
Built in 1791 with Adam-inspired original interior and current exterior.
1950s home of writer and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology. The library displays the hundreds of Mr. Hubbard’s published works for which he was awarded “Most Published Author” by the Guinness Book of World Records. The offices are reminiscent of the 1950s, complete with Adler typewriters, Grundig tape recorders, and Western Union telefax. Open by appointment.
35-37 Fitzroy Street,
London,
Greater London,
England, W1T 6DX
Red-bricked Stuart mansion, with many of the original furnishings on view. Large collection of Dutch art. 17th century still house and 18th century dairy, formal gardens. Garden: Formal 17th century gardens. Avenues of hornbeam, gravel terraces, box and cotton lavender parterres, even replicas of 17th century garden furniture.
Ham Street, Richmond upon Thames London,
Greater London,
England, TW10 7RS
