education
W E Riley, 1905
40 Lime Grove, W12 8EA
40 Lime Grove has provided creative education to young people for over a century. Opening in 1908 as the Hammersmith College of Art and Building, it is now UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies. A handsome building, influenced by the Arts and Crafts style with gables, mullioned windows, and steep pitched roofs, it is listed Grade II by Historic England. There is also a listed Mulberry tree.
Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush Market, White City
Shepherd's Bush
220, 260, 295, 272, 283, 72, 94, 95
There is a lift available for those who cannot use the stairs.
Guided tour
10:00–11:00
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
11:15–12:15
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
12:30–13:30
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
13:45–14:45
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
15:00–16:00
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
40 Lime Grove, home of University of the Arts' (UAL) School of Pre-degree Studies, has provided creative education and technical skills to young people for over a century. The original building opened in 1908 as the new home for the Hammersmith College of Art and Building (HCAB). In 1914 a trade school for women was added, specialising in dressmaking, millinery, embroidery, and hairdressing. Additional phases of the building were completed in 1915, 1930, and 1950, and it is now Grade II listed due to its historic role in the area’s creative fabric for over a century.
London College of Fashion moved into the premises in 2001, transforming it into a UAL campus. In 2024 the building became home to UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies to nurture the next generation of creators and innovators from London and across the world at the very start of their careers. The school is run by expert staff who have previously taught on our foundation diplomas at UAL’s other six colleges including Central Saint Martins and Camberwell College of Arts and other pre-degree courses at London College of Fashion and London College of Communications. Skilled technicians also support students in all of our studios.
The site has a long history of use as a creative education space in the community. Notably, the musician Cat Stevens studied at HCAB in 1965, releasing his debut album Matthew & Son just two years later in 1967. Other Lime Grove Campus’ alumni include the great shoe designer, Jimmy Choo, fashion designer Ioana Ciolacu, and Lindka Cierach, a fashion designer who has dressed members of the royal family. We are keen to ensure that this site continues to foster creativity.
Drop in
architectural practice, gallery, garden, offices, mixed use
Tucked behind a busy road in W12, this former foundry is a multi-level development featuring an architects’ studio with courtyards and spaces for exhibitions and musical performances. The building's 15m brick chimney is a local landmark. This year we have a new exhibition in our gallery, showcasing the work of celebrated British artist Sophie Smallhorn.
Unknown, Originally the George Broad sculpture foundry , 1895
