Originally known as the New Theatre, it is part of a ‘pair’ of W.G.R. Sprague designed theatres, the other being the Wyndham’s Theatre. Built in 1903, the theatre was renamed the Albery in 1973 after the venue’s long serving manager,...

Canada House is located on the west side of Trafalgar Square, and was designed by Sir Robert Smirke, who also designed the British Museum. Built between 1824 and 1827, it was originally home to the Royal College of Physicians. The...

Charing Cross Station is one of London's principle railway termini. Like most of the major London interchanges, Charing Cross has a long and interesting history. Designed by Sir John Hawkshaw, the station was built in 1864 using an innovative...

This fine statue of Charles I is one of the most recognised in London as it guards the entrance to Trafalgar Square from Whitehall and Parliament Square. It is seen by almost ever tourist as they pass by on...

The Coliseum Theatre was built in 1904, and is most famous for being the home of the English National Opera. It has been the home of the ENO since 1968, and it is one of London’s largest theatres with a...

The architect Walter Emden designed this theatre, which was originally called the Trafalgar Square Theatre. It was renamed the Duke Of York’s Theatre in 1895, but has also played host to the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs, whose named it took...

This statue was erected in 1920 in memory of Edith Cavell, the brave nurse who helped British soldiers escape from German occupied areas during World War 1. She was caught and later executed by firing squad on October 12th 1915,...

The Eleanor Cross is the reason for the name of the area Charing Cross. It comes from the name of the hamlet of Charing, where King Edward I placed a memorial to his wife Eleanor of Castile. The area near...

This gallery occupies an enviable position in the heart of London, locked away in the vaults of one of the most impressive and celebrated religious buildings in the city. The gallery offers a constantly changing series of exhibitions on...

This theatre was built on a particularly difficult site, which contained an underground river, and so the design expertise of both Walter Emden and CJ Phipps were enlisted. The theatre was completed in 1889 and is Grade 2 listed. The...

This large bronze statue of George IV is one of the best of the great king anywhere in the capital or in the country. Occupying one of the four extremely well known plinths at the heart of Trafalgar Square...

This beautiful bronze statue stands at the top of Trafalgar Square close to the National Gallery. It is of great historical significance as it was given to the United Kingdom by the state of Virginia to celebrate the budding...

Sir Henry Havelock is immortalised in this enormous bronze statue that stands on one of the four plinths on one corner of Trafalgar Square. A celebrated general, staeman and military hero of his age, Havelock was particularly well known...

This fine statue of James II of England and James VII of Scotland is one of the most ornate in Trafalgar Square. It stands at the foot of the steps up to the National Gallery and although not the...

The St Martin’s Crypt is part of St Martin-in-the-Fields church, and contains both the London Brass Rubbing Centre and the Café-in-the-Crypt. The Brass Rubbing Centre allows visitors to learn about the craft of brass rubbing. All the materials are provided...

Perhaps the most famous gallery in the country, the National Gallery holds some of the most important works of art in the world. The collection of 2,300 paintings includes works by Monet, Cezanne and the famous ‘Sunflowers’ by Vincent Van...

The National Portrait Gallery opened in 1856, and it houses portraits of famous British people. Some of the paintings are displayed for their artistic value, such as a self-portrait of Hogarth, whereas others are more important as historical artefacts, such...

There has been a theatre on this site since 1882, when it was known as the Royal Avenue Theatre. This theatre was extensively refurbished and reopened as the Playhouse Theatre in 1907. Since the first performance of Somerset Maugham’s Home...

James Gibbs designed the current church building, which was consecrated in 1726, although there have been records of a church on the site dating back to 1222. The church is made in Gibbs’ usual Italian Baroque style. The design was...

St Martin’s Market is located at the rear of St-Martin-in-the-Fields Church, and has been popular with tourists for many years. The market is predominantly an arts and crafts market, and is known for its unique souvenirs and large amount of...

The statue of General Napier is made of bronze, and was placed in Trafalgar Square in 1856. General Napier was a career army officer, and spent most of his time abroad, until he returned to fight in the North of...

The Strand Theatre, which has in the past been known as the Waldorf Theatre and the Whitney Theatre, is one half of twin theatres that surround the Waldorf Hotel. Designed by WGR Sprague, the theatre was opened in 1905 and...

This small garden was created at the same time as the rest of the Embankment, in the late 19th century. The garden has many historical features, most notably the water gate that was built in 1626 as an entrance to...

Villiers Street is located next to Charing Cross Station between the Strand and Embankment. It is one of the most popular and lively entertainment streets in central London. During the day the streets are full of shoppers enjoying...