The leafy Georgian streets of Bloomsbury were shaken up in the 1930s by a new wave of development, from great academic institutions to speculative flats for modern urban living, plus probably the most stylish car showroom in London. We'll explore the range of 1930s architectural styles used in some famous and not so famous buildings, and even take a peek inside where we can.

Soho is a unique neighbourhood of creativity and diversity. Join us at the former Warner Brothers De Lane Lea studio at 75 Dean Street, home of the Museum of Soho. Explore an exhibition of Soho's 300 year history.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, 1960

The first purpose-built new-build community centre to be built in the heart of Soho for generations, located within the renowned Phoenix Gardens. Winner: RIBA London Award. Designed by RIBA London Architect of the Year Winner.

Office Sian Architecture + Design, 2018

The area post 1700 became very cosmopolitan with immigrants mainly from Europe, and their influence on food and drink became increasingly important. This tour is based on food and drink, passing by restaurants, pubs, coffee bars, pâtisserie and delis that have been present for decades, finishing at a relatively new site.

The Smallest Gallery in Soho is a historic shop-front which faces onto 62 Dean Street, in the heart of Soho. The aim of this creative space is to display artwork that captures people’s attention on their journey through Soho and encourage them to stop, think and be inspired. The art displays are only to be viewed from the street and can be seen at any time of the day for free.

, 1911

Discover the many ordinary and working class people who lived and worked in Bloomsbury. Join me on a tour of Bloomsbury's mews and back streets to learn about slum quarters and social housing, street traders and factories, listening to marginalised voices from the time along the way.

Built in a Renaissance style with high level Diocletian windows and a prominent grand cupola. In 2016 a new Fly Tower opened followed by remodelling of the auditorium in 2018 and the creation of a new basement space opened in 2022.

Bennetts Associates, 2022

The landmarked 1950s building has been transformed by Philippe Starck into a surreal Cocteau like dream world, epitomising a new luxury that is smart, pared down and tempered with a healthy dose of wit and irony. With rooms designed by designer Tim Andreas of Banjo, the rooms maintain their sense of whimsy while offering state of the art details and luxurious touches at every turn.

Reginald H Uren, 1958

60 years on from the opening of the BT Tower, and amidst its sale to a hotel consortium, participants are invited on a research-led walk around Fitzrovia to reflect on the hidden stories and unseen infrastructures that contribute to the creation of the city and its green spaces.

Inner Space, London’s oasis of calm, welcomes visitors back for the Open House Festival. Join us over two weekends for free Guided Meditations, Personal Development talks and inspiring wellbeing workshops that support and nurture mindfulness, resilience and inner balance. Take a moment to pause in our Quiet Room, a space that will leave you feeling reconnected, refreshed, uplifted, and renewed.

The Purpose of Light, Misan Harriman’s landmark photographic exhibition, bears witness to significant moments, not with judgment or ideology, but with a deep and unflinching empathy for the human condition. Featuring 110 unique photographs, this exhibition is a call not for division, but for togetherness.