Join the London Society for a very special architectural walking tour led by renowned architect and writer Charles Holland, author of How to Enjoy Architecture. This insightful and engaging walk through the City of London will explore how buildings can be understood, appreciated, and – crucially – enjoyed.
Starting and ending at The London Centre, this tour takes in a rich mix of architectural highlights – from Hawksmoor to high-tech, John Soane to Jim Stirling – with Charles offering fresh perspectives on how we relate to the built environment around us.
Highlights include:
- The Ned – Edwin Lutyens’ majestic former Midland Bank headquarters
- Rothschild HQ – OMA’s bold contemporary intervention
- Bank of England – contrasting work by Soane and Herbert Baker
- St Mary Woolnoth – a dramatic baroque church by Hawksmoor
- Lloyd’s Building – Richard Rogers’ celebrated high-tech icon
- Finsbury Circus – Lutyens again, and a glimpse of Edwardian grandeur
- Wood Street Police Station – understated civic modernism from McMorran and Whitby
- London Wall – a corridor of architectural contrasts featuring Farrell, Foster + Partners and Rogers Stirk Harbour.
There may also be a diversion through the Barbican, one of London’s most ambitious and contested architectural landmarks.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or simply curious, this is a rare opportunity to see the City through the lens of one of Britain’s most original architectural thinkers.
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