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

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

Built after the Great Fire of London (1666), St Mary at Hill survived two further major fires, and stood unscathed through the Blitz. Although marked by its experiences, the spectacular interior retains the beauty and grace Wren’s vision.

Sir Christopher Wren, 1677

Take a guided tour of a beautiful example of a Wren church with unique features

Christopher Wren, 1687

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.

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

The walk will start at the Old Operating Theatre Museum in Southwark and finish near Waterloo station, taking in major landmarks such as the Shard, or the former Bethlehem Hospital, alongside little known gems such as Octavia Hill's cottages for the poor. Based on the recently published book 'London's South Bank - The History'.

Thomas Cartwright, 1702

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.

A church building has occupied this site for at least a thousand years. Destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666, but rebuilt in the 1670s. Known as a Wren church, the architect was Nicholas Young.

Sir Christopher Wren's Office, 1670

Join us for a hard-hat visit exploring the literal foundations of Britain's first permanent Migration Museum, opening in the City of London in 2027/8. Find out about our 12-year journey to build Britain’s missing museum, our exciting plans for our permanent home, and discover some of the rich migration histories that surround the site.