Three centuries of Quakers in Westminster. Opened in 1883, with front doors added in the 1920s. It was bomb-damaged in 1941 and rebuilt in 1956. Grade II listed registered place of worship, it contains a peaceful meeting room and 1950s wood panelling and fittings.

W. W. Lee and J. A. Tregelles, 1883

One of Britain's finest churches, built in the Italian Baroque tradition and beautifully restored in 2008. Sustainable features include new heating and management systems and lightwell. RIBA Award Winner 2009. Civic Trust Award Winner 2010.

James Gibbs, 1726

Canada's diplomatic home in the United Kingdom, the revitalised Canada House serves as a showcase for the very best of Canadian art and design in the 21C.

Sir Robert Smirke, 1823

Built for the United Universities Club, 1-4 Suffolk Street is now home to the University of Notre Dame and its G.K Chesterton Collection. Visitors will be able to enjoy both this Edwardian listed building and the unique collection within.

Reginald Blomfield, 1906

This walk will look at the history of Jewish Communities in England, starting with the medieval period through to the expulsion in 1290 and readmission under Oliver Cromwell in 1656. It will also look at some of the Jewish people living as Christians between these times and the key contributions Jews have made to many of the key landmarks in London as well as England's political life.

HQ of professional and examining body for UK optometrists occupying two terraced houses, No. 41 (Flitcroft c1730 with later additions) and No. 42 (rebuilt by Tarmac plc, c1989 with rear extension over the former back yard) including Council Chamber, Georgian-style print room, modern meeting spaces, recording studio, academic library and refurbished museum.

Henry Flitcroft, 1730

Start your exploration of the Open House Soho Neighbourhood with a shot of coffee, a refreshing cold drink and a bite to eat. Explore our timeline of Soho, and our existing display on the church's history. Relax in our calm and welcoming gardens.

Just steps from Trafalgar Square is Benjamin Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home. For nearly sixteen years between 1757 and 1775, Benjamin Franklin – scientist, diplomat, philosopher, inventor, and Founding Father of the United States – lived behind its doors. Built circa 1730, we are a Grade I listed house, with largely original flooring and wall paneling.

Henry Flitcroft, 1730

Westminster’s grand Old Admiralty Building is the backdrop to many of the UK’s most important ceremonial events. Within its walls some of the most significant – and classified – events in 20th-century history have happened including the idea behind Operation Mincemeat. Have a chance to look inside a part of this fantastic Grade II Listed Building including the Government Art Collection.

Leeming and Leeming of Halifax, 1894

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, pâtisseries and delis that have been present for decades, finishing at a relatively new site.

This is a walking tour that delves into the scandalous history of Covent Garden. This tour explores a time when the area served as London’s notorious red-light district, focusing on the lives of those forced into illicit trades or marginalized by the stringent moral laws of the day. The walk will share the stories of those who lived, worked and played in the area in days gone by.