Join a captivating journey through the City of London with our exclusive Muslim Heritage Tour. Discover the deep connections of Salahuddin Ayubi and marvel at the UK's oldest Muslim statues, dating back 1000 years. Uncover the legacy of England’s most famous Middle Eastern immigrant and delve into fascinating tales of crime and health in history.

Australia House, home to the Australian High Commission since 1918, is London’s longest continually-occupied diplomatic mission. Designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie & Son and opened by King George V, this Grade II listed landmark features striking marble and timber interiors, much of it shipped from Australia during the First World War.

Alexander Marshall MacKenzie, 1918

HMS WELLINGTON, moored on Victoria Embankment, is the last remaining dedicated Battle of the Atlantic Convoy Escort ship still afloat in Europe. In the 6-year Battle, she steamed close to a quarter of a million miles, escorted 103 Atlantic Convoys and rescued from the sea hundreds of civilians and seamen who would surely have perished but for her efforts. This is a unique and fascinating warship.

Devonport Dockyard, 1934

A Church of Scotland in London, home to the longest-established Presbyterian congregation in London, worshipping in this location in Covent Garden since 1719. The current building is red brick with Portland stone dressings in a restrained, finely crafted Free Style. Three storeys, recessed slated attic, mullioned and transomed windows. Fine stained glass, most of which is by Farrar Bell.

Eustace Balfour, 1909

Completed in 1895, Two Temple Place is a dazzling neo-Gothic gem on the Victoria Embankment, designed by gothic revivalist architect, John Loughborough Pearson, & commissioned by & built for William Waldorf Astor, as his estate office.

John Loughborough Pearson , 1895

Join bestselling author, guide and Open City Golden Key Academy alumnus, Jack Chesher, for an intimate walking tour exploring Aldwych to Bank

William Waldorf Astor, 1895

This year marks the 51st anniversary of when the wholesale market ceased trading and moved to the Battersea/Vauxhall area . The tour charts the evolution of Covent Garden, incorporating the piazza, the wholesale produce market, social residential areas and supporting neighbourhoods, and highlighting the social and commercial highs, lows and challenges. Contact tonyganio@gmail.com

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Instituto Cervantes is a public institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, created by the Spanish Government in 1991 to promote the teaching, study and use of Spanish globally and the understanding of Hispanic cultures abroad. Instituto Cervantes has presence in more than 90 cities across 45 countries,

, 1951

Architect G.E Street's iconic masterpiece set in the heart of London and one of Victorian England's great public buildings. 13th Century Gothic style given a Victorian interpretation. Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1870 's to build the home for Civil Justice for the United Kingdom.

G. E. Street, 1874

Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, Space House is one of London’s most architecturally significant and environmentally advanced commercial buildings. Originally designed by George Marsh and Richard Seifert in 1968, the Grade II listed building has undergone a transformative restoration—delivering a net zero carbon, experiential workplace designed to foster innovation, wellbeing and community.

Richard Seifert & Partners, 1968

A very good example of Georgian/Adam architecture. Restoration in 2012 of the Great Room (James Barry paintings), and Benjamin Franklin room. Restoration in 2019 and installation of 1754-2018 mural in the Long Gallery.

Adam Brothers, 1774