Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, London Glassblowing is among Europe’s foremost glass art galleries and one of the longest running hot glass studios. The exquisite glass art on display in the gallery is constantly changing. Visitors can not only view pieces from the UK’s finest studio glass artists, but can also watch them practise their craft in the studio that lies beyond its white walls.

Discover the stories of 19th century people working, living and dying across Southwark and Lambeth and the remarkable individuals who strove to make life better. Remnants of 19th century architecture are to be found at every turn; the site of Charles Dickens' childhood trauma, a Victorian railway for the dead, a magnificent theatre still vibrant today and a street where time has stood still.

A great example of the rich evolution of London’s buildings; from noxious leather treatment warehouse complete with sloping floors, winch poles and loading platforms to a stylish hidden Art Collector’s Studio in the space of 150 years.

London's skyline is rapidly growing! But 'skyscrapers' have been with us for millennia. Join Ben Eley on a walking tour of London's most iconic skyscraper cluster – the ancient commercial heart of the City of London. This tour considers the many social and economic influences which have pushed buildings higher, reflects on campaigns which seek to curtail tall building aspirations, and focusses in on some of London's most famous skyscrapers.

A walking tour in the City of London revealing its unique status among other boroughs of London. It gives an opportunity to learn about the City – a tiny area, covering just over one square mile packed with history, exclusive rights and peculiar customs. It’s not just a walking tour, it’s also an adventure packed with activities, which unveil a piece of the City you never knew about.

There has been a Bakers' Hall on our current site since 1505. The current incarnation dates from 1964, and is a unique collaboration of old and new. The hall was originally designed by Trehearne and Norman, Preston and Partners in conjunction with Past Master William Newcome- Wright) and is the first of the post-war [World War II] livery halls in a Modernist idiom.

Trehearne and Norman, 1964

A walk through the City of London from the Thames (at the pool of London) up to Lloyds of London, site of the former HQ of the East India Company, looking at buildings and architecture built during the time of British Empire.

Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, 1677

Some of London's best Roman remains, comprising late 2C house with a 3C bath house built within its courtyard. First discovered in 1848.

Roman , 200

A development of residential and recreational moorings for historic vessels on the Thames. The unique Pier House, built to a high specification, provides a floating community centre just downstream from Tower Bridge.

Anna Versteeg and Ollie Price , 2010

A contemporary adaptation of a 1980s office building, and home of global design firm Gensler. Each level of the building is connected by a structural timber facade and set of stairs, and the new 5th floor cantilevers from the roof.

Gensler, 2019

St Thomas' Church attic (1703) once part of old St Thomas' Hospital, houses the hospital's Herb Garret and the oldest surviving operating theatre (1822) in Europe.

Thomas Cartwright, 1703