First opened in 1903, Stanley Arts continues its building's legacy as a beacon for the local community. This Grade II listed Edwardian theatre, gallery, and public hall reflects its founder's interest in the arts and sciences. The historic features of the building are sometimes hidden, other times flaunted. Our Open House tours cover everything past and present about this storied institution.

William Ford Robinson Stanley, 1903

Come along on a walking tour through the South Norwood Heritage Zone. This tour will explore the making of a London suburb in the 19th century and discover some underrated South Norwood history.

Visit Little Mouse, an Edwardian shop in South Norwood with original wooden frontage and fascia that is now an artisan cheesemonger.

-, 1850

The purpose-built library is a fine example of brutalist architecture. Built by Hugh Lea, Borough Architect for Croydon, in 1968 the main volume shows Miesian influence with an abundance of natural light, interrupted by a concrete cuboid.

Hugh Lea , 1966

Holy Innocents Church, South Norwood is a Church of England parish church in the south London suburb of South Norwood, dedicated to the Holy Innocents. It was built in Neo-Gothic imitation of Perpendicular architecture between 1894 and 1895 to designs by the British architect George Frederick Bodley though a planned tower was never built,. The church itself has been Grade II* listed since 1976.

George Frederick Bodley, 1895

A Grade 2-listed mid-Victorian parish church in the Gothic style, built of Kentish ragstone with a slate roof. Unique features include a panel of hand-made decorated tiles beyond the High Altar - probably Royal Doulton - and five noted stained glass windows, probably by Alfred Hemming. The baptistery is also noteworthy, with its font and five murals of Biblical scenes, painted in oil on canvas.

G H Lewis of Linden and Lewis, 1852