The Society is for all those who love London. It was founded in 1912 by a group of eminent Londoners concerned about the lack of planning in the capital. Luminaries such as Sir Edwin Lutyens, Raymond Unwin, Aston Webb, Beresford Pite, Frank Brangwyn brought people together to debate key issues about the future of the capital - housing, roads, railways, the channel tunnel, bridges and even airports - all high on the agenda today.
We arrange events and visits to a variety of places, buildings and institutions, some not generally open to the public, organise debates and lectures, including the annual Sir Banister Fletcher Lecture, addressed by distinguished speakers. The Society also sponsors the All Party Parliamentary Group on London Planning and Built Environment.
TOUR | The Rebirth of Walworth Town Hall
TALK | The Future of Modernist Buildings in London
TALK | The New London Plan: Shaping Housing for the Future
TOUR | YY London in Canary Wharf
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER TOUR | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (aka Neasden Temple)
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