Pope's Grotto Civic Trust Award

We are thrilled that Pope's Grotto has won an AABC Conservation Award as part of this year's Civic Trust Awards! HOLT has supported different elements of this project for over 10 years, including the gates and the central stone chamber which is now so evocative of Pope’s time.

The Civic Trust Awards said: "Alexander Pope’s Grotto, an enchanting Grade II* structure, unfolds a captivating tale of architectural brilliance, eclectic design, and intricate conservation."

Knight Frank generously supported the restoration of the central chamber.

Leaning Woman Statue

We’re thrilled to have had a kick-off meeting for the Leaning Woman project, refining the programme of works for this spring. She’s unwrapped & is ready for action!

Watch this space for updates on the works and a start date on site.

We’ll be working with Odgers Conservation, Sally Strachey Historic Conservation, the St Peter’s Residents Association and the Environment and Planning departments of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

To find out more about this fabulous 1950s statue save the date for our conference on public art on 4 July 2024 at the RIBA.

Strawberry Hill House

The restoration of the Strawberry Hill House main entrance, led by Heritage of London Trust with the support of Knight Frank, is now complete. 

Strawberry Hill House is acknowledged as one of the most important and influential examples of 18th century Gothic architecture. The house was originally created by Horace Walpole between 1747 and 1790 in Twickenham. A major project restored the house to its late 18th century glory with HOLT restoring the weathervane on top of the building in 2009. Since opening to the public in 2010, the entrance to the house had become dangerous to use following several large sections falling from the wall. The entrance is now fully restored, and HOLT are delighted to see it back in safe use.