Sir Arthur Harris served for most of his adult life in the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom. He is best known for the part he played in the latter half of the Second World War. In 1942...

This fascinating collection is housed in the Holborn Telephone Exchange and represents the most extensive archive of telephone related materials anywhere in the country. Almost every phone book from British Telecom and its many predecessors are available to browse,...

Bertrand Russell is without doubt one of the most influential minds in the history of modern western philosophy. His role in the 20th Century academic scene cannot be understated, challenging the foundations of thought, logic and mathematics. He...

There has been a pub on the site of the Cittie of Yorke as far back as 1430, although the current Grade 2 listed building dates from around the 1920s. The pub used to have the longest bar in Britain...

The Cochrane Theatre opened in 1964, and is named after Jeannetta Cochrane, who founded the theatre. She was a specialist in costume and scenery design. The theatre was built onto the Central School of Arts and Crafts, and is now...

Equus is a a beautiful piece of art created by Edwina Sandys and displayed at the centre of the John Watkins Plaza close to the London School of Economics library. The piece was conceived and created in 2003 and...

This statue of Fenner Brockway is the centrepiece of the good sized public gardens in Red Lion Square at the heart of Holborn. Fenner Brockway was a well renowned politician and writer and was famous for his works in...

The pillar and figure on top of the memorial were made by different architects, and were built on what was the site of the Temple Bar. The pillar was designed by Horace Jones, and was completed in 1880. The Griffin...

This Art Deco building was designed by Ashley and Newman and was completed in 1933. The building is Grade 2 listed and is the only Art Deco building in London to be kept as it was built, and to still...

This fine statue of William Gladstone stands at the centre of one of the busiest road intersections in central London at Aldwych. The statue depicts the great political figure of Gladstone who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain....

Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital is without doubt one of the most famous medical institutions in the world. Housed in a mixture of ancient and modern buildings the hospital opened to the public in 1852 and since then has...

The Hunterian Museum is located within the main headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons at the magnificent old site on the edge of Gray's Inn Fields. The museum is open to the public and offers an insight into...

John Howard enjoyed living at the heart of the capital as it gave him access to the people of the city who were influential and could make changes. Howard was best known throughout his life as a prison reformer....

John Watkins Plaza is technically a part of the University of London's constituent college, the London School of Economics, or the LSE as it is often known. The plaza is made up of a large square in the style...

Lincoln's Inn which gives its name to the local area as well as the complex in the heart of Holborn is an honourable society which has for generations been closely linked with law and the bar. An institution where...

Lincoln’s Inn Fields was originally designed out by Inigo Jones in the 17th century, and is the largest public square in London. The square was opened to the public much later on, when it was bought by London County Council...

Air Marshall Hugh Dowding was one of the most influential figures in military aviation in the 20th Century. He took the unenviable role of commander in chief of the British Air force during the Battle of Britain. Many...

The Museum of London is the largest city museum in the world and tells the fascinating story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. It features more than a million objects, including costumes, paintings, photographs and sculptures, presented...

One of the more modern theatres in London, the New London theatre was completed in January 1973. The building was designed by Paul Tvrtkovic is one of the most adaptable theatres in the capital. A third of the stalls can...

New Square Park is a beautifully manicured piece of greenery at the heart of Holborn in central London. The park contains a selection of wonderful flowerbeds that are regularly changed with the seasons and is home to some nice...

The Old Curiosity Shop is one of the oldest and most famous shops in the world, and many say it is the inspiration behind Charles Dickens’ classic novel of the same name. The shop was built in 1567, and is...

There has been a theatre on this site as far back as the 17th Century, when there was a venue called the Vere Street Theatre. The current theatre was built much later in the 1960s, and was originally known as...

Phillip Twells is remembered by the local community in the form of this monument that is proudly displayed at one end of the large ancient park of Lincoln's Inn Fields. Twells was member of parliament for the area around...

This statue of Prince Albert was unveiled at Holborn Circus in 1874. The bronze statue shows Albert on horseback, and is mounted on a granite pedestal that was donated by the City Corporation. The statue commemorates Albert laying the foundation...

Queen Charlotte was the wife of the English King George III who was monarch at the time of the United States War of Independence. This fine old statue at the centre of the square was for many years an...

Queens Square is one of the most historic and beautiful garden squares in Holborn. At the centre of it is a large parkland garden that has been beautifully well designed and is the pride of the local authority who...

Red Lion Square Gardens is a historic park and gardens at the centre of London in the suburb of Holborn. Surrounded by busy streets and shops, the gardens act as a place of rest and relaxation for all of...

This statue near Brooke Street in High Holborn is a memorial to the Royal Fusiliers of the City of London who lost their lives in both the First and Second World Wars. The memorial is comprised of a bronze statue...

The Saint Martin’s College Gallery houses an extensive and wide reaching collection of art, design and costumes that have been brought together by this prestigious institution. There are many varied displays to browse including the Print Collection, Textiles Collection,...

Sir John Soane was a famous architect who demolished and rebuilt three buildings within Lincoln’s Inn Fields, including the building that now houses the museum. The museum was founded whilst Soane was still alive, through an act of Parliament in...

This statue of Thomas More was erected in 1888, and designed along with the building by George Sherrin. Despite More’s greatness, this was one of the first public recognitions of his work. The building was once the home of the...

St. Anselm's is a beautiful city church situated at the centre of Holborn in London. The church is on the major thoroughfare of Kingsway and has therefore a long and interesting history associated with the travellers who have come...

St. Clement Danes Church is the official place of worship of the Royal Air Force and is surrounded by statues of great airmen of the past. The actual building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in the...

St. George's was built at the beginning of the 18th Century and has since that time served as one of the principle places of worship in the busy central London district of Holborn. The members of the church enjoy...

The Newsroom comprises the main Guardian and Observer newspaper visitor centre and archive. Visitors are invited to the education and research facility where they are able to learn about the long history of the newspapers, the foundations in Manchester...

The WH Smith chain is one of the most famous stationers in the world and is something that has certainly always been synonymous with the British high street. This fine old building was the original headquarters of the company...

William Marsden was an English Orientalist who lived in the centre of London for a great deal of his adult life. This large house was his home when he was the president of the Royal Society. Marsden made...