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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.

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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.

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As a charity, HOLT is 100% independently funded

if you can help support us, please do!

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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.

Leaning Woman statue

Hammersmith

The Leaning Woman statue welcomes millions of drivers into London alongside the Great West Road. The statue dates to 1959 and is by Czech sculptor Karel Vogel, as part of the London Council Council’s post war Patronage of the Arts Scheme

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.

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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.

How Memorial Gateway

Tower Hamlets

The How Memorial Gateway leads into a secret corner of ancient London. Once a thriving medieval nunnery, this garden site has seen Huguenot burials, a Victorian church and WWII bombing. The gateway is currently on the ‘At Risk’ register.

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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Stone carving

Stone carving

Plumstead fire station lantern reinstated and restored

Plumstead fire station lantern reinstated and restored

Art lunches

Art lunches

Guilford Place drinking fountain unveiling

Guilford Place drinking fountain unveiling

United Service Transport sign works

United Service Transport sign works

Seven Dials restored

Seven Dials restored

Bull unveiling in Roehampton

Bull unveiling in Roehampton

Commerce frieze in Islington

Commerce frieze in Islington

Learning about conservation with Proud Places

Learning about conservation with Proud Places

Thomas Heatherwick at our annual conference

Thomas Heatherwick at our annual conference

Young people seeing their local fountain after restoration

Young people seeing their local fountain after restoration

Queen Mary Arch launch in Stratford

Queen Mary Arch launch in Stratford

Peckham Rye Station restored

Peckham Rye Station restored

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney

Our 2024 conference Public Art: Aesthetics in the Public Realm

Our 2024 conference Public Art: Aesthetics in the Public Realm

Pimp Hall Dovecote in Waltham Forest

Pimp Hall Dovecote in Waltham Forest

Foxborough Gardens mural bird detail (1963) William Mitchell before restoration

Foxborough Gardens mural bird detail (1963) William Mitchell before restoration

Working with young people

Working with young people

CONTACT

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Heritage of London Trust,

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10 Grosvenor Gardens,

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Tel: 020 7099 0559

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