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ABOUT

ABOUT

We are London’s independent heritage charity, set up in 1980 by the Greater London Council to rescue historic buildings and monuments. We work in every London borough, supporting local communities who most need our help.

We identify projects, commission condition surveys, give grants and guide the restoration of each site from beginning to end. We focus on heritage at risk. We encourage local authorities to get behind us and work with specialist conservators to bring every building back to life. All our projects involve young people through our Proud Places programme.

 

London’s lost histories inspire and delight. We research the amazing stories behind every project and use them to brighten our surroundings and our lives.

As a charity we are 100% independently funded

if you can help support us, please do!

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PROJECTS
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CURRENT PROJECTS

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

SOME OF OUR PROJECTS

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Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End

Newham

This handsome Art Deco arch is all that remains after Queen Mary’s Hospital for the East End closed in 1983. The entire complex was pulled down for a housing development following the opening of Newham General Hospital.

Sarah Siddons statue

Paddington

Sarah Siddons was the most famous tragedienne of the 18th century, playing Hamlet as well as Lady Macbeth and breaking new ground for women on stage.

Cranford lock-up

Hounslow

Before police stations, lock ups were used for temporary detention of thieves and drunks. This is the last of its kind to survive in London.

LATEST PROJECTS

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Wanstead Grotto

Redbridge

Wanstead Grotto is an 18th century survival from the estate that was once part of Wanstead House. Comprised of limestone, shells, fossils, mica chips and crystalline minerals to sparkle by candlelight, it originally featured a boat channel and dock for gondolas.

Mount Clare Temple

Roehampton

This exquisite Temple was built in the 1760s as part of a grand estate in Roehampton. It includes a 1760s painted ceiling with a winged female figures and plaster details, all of which have been severely vandalised over the last decades.

Bowie Bandstand

Bromley

This ornate bandstand, dating from 1905, is steeped in modern musical history. It has hosted

many civic and national celebrations over the decades and David Bowie penned 'Life on Mars' upon its steps.

PROJECTS
Latest Projects
Some of Our Projects
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NEWS

GALLERY

Southwark Cathedral Bells

Southwark Cathedral Bells

Aldgate Pump in the City of London

Aldgate Pump in the City of London

Columbia Market Nursery Gates

Columbia Market Nursery Gates

Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End Arch in Stratford

Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End Arch in Stratford

The Gillick Pageant in Kensington & Chelsea

The Gillick Pageant in Kensington & Chelsea

St John the Baptist Calvary in Kensington

St John the Baptist Calvary in Kensington

St John the Baptist church windows

St John the Baptist church windows

Rio Cinema in Hackney

Rio Cinema in Hackney

Physic Well in Barnet

Physic Well in Barnet

Wood Green Fountain, Haringey

Wood Green Fountain, Haringey

Apothecaries Hall, City of London

Apothecaries Hall, City of London

Pimp Hall Dovecote, Waltham Forest

Pimp Hall Dovecote, Waltham Forest

Altazimuth Pavillion in Greenwich

Altazimuth Pavillion in Greenwich

Roberts for Ekcovision sign in Balham

Roberts for Ekcovision sign in Balham

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney

Union Chapel Clock, Islington

Union Chapel Clock, Islington

Richmond Green Drinking Fountain

Richmond Green Drinking Fountain

National Film Theatre Sign, Lambeth

National Film Theatre Sign, Lambeth

CONTACT

CONTACT

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Heritage of London Trust

34 Grosvenor Gardens 

SW1W 0DH

 

info@heritageoflondon.org

Tel: 020 7099 0559

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