Attractions in Holborn - London

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Arthur Harris Statue

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...

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BT Archives

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...

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Bertrand Russell's House

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,...

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Cittie of Yorke

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....

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Cochrane Theatre

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...

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Equus

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....

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Fenner Brockway Statue

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...

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Fleet Street ‘Dragon’ Memorial

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...

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Freemasons’ Hall

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...

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Gladstone Statue

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...

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Great Ormond Street Hospital

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...

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Hunterian Museum

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...

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John Howard's House

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...

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John Watkins Plaza

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...

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Lincoln's Inn

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...

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Lincoln’s Inn Fields

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...

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Lord Dowding Statue

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...

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Museum of London, The

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...

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New London Theatre

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...

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New Square Park

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...

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Old Curiosity Shop

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...

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Peacock Theatre

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...

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Phillip Twells Monument

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....

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Prince Albert Statue

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...

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Queen Charlotte Statue

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...

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Queen Square Gardens

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...

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Red Lion Square Gardens

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...

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Royal Fusiliers Memorial

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...

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Saint Martins College Gallery

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...

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Sir John Soane’s Museum

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...

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Sir Thomas More Strand Statue

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...

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St. Anselm Church

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...

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St. Clement Danes Church

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...

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St. George's Church

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...

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The Newsroom

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...

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WH Smith

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...

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William Marsden's House

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...

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