London: Vernacular Architecture
Places and attractions in the Vernacular architecture category
Categories
- Park
- Museum
- Church
- Nightlife
- Shopping
- Theater
- Monuments and statues
- Street
- History museum
- Art museum
- Vernacular architecture
- Memorial
- Historical place
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Concerts and shows
- Square
- Specialty museum
- Georgian architecture
- Shopping district
- Cemetery
- Art gallery
- Shopping centre
- Market
- Bridge
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Baroque architecture
- Dancing
- Architecture
- City hall
- Music venue
- Neighbourhood
- Cinema
- Garden
- Music and shows
- Palace
- Arenas and stadiums
- Edwardian architecture
- Christopher Wren
- Skyscraper
- Greek Revival architecture
- Area
- Modern art museum
- Concert hall
- Sacred and religious sites
- Neoclassical architecture
- Science museum
- Bars and clubs
- Outdoor activities
- Golf
- Canal
- Synagogue
- Flea market
- Sport complex
- Amusement park
- Swimming
- Performing arts
- Sculpture
- Town
- Mosque
- Swimming pool
- Amusement
- Military museum
- Restaurant
- Event space
- Lake
- Tower
- Amusement ride
- Watersports
- Reportedly haunted
- Farmer's market
- Unesco
- Natural attraction
- Romanesque architecture
- Forts and castles
- Archaeological museum
- Football
- Temple
- Department store
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Nature
- Memorial site
- Library
- Hiking trail
- Hiking
- View point
- Monastery
- Playground
- Children's museum
- Theme park
- Natural history museum
- Sailing
- Bookshop
- Cafe
- Spa
- Entertainment district
- Victorian architecture
- Fashion museum
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Botanical garden
- Art Deco architecture
- Universities and schools
- Marina
- Edwin Lutyens
- Observatories and planetariums
- Harbor
- Piers and boardwalks
- Ruins
- Comedy club
- Gym
- Inigo Jones
- William Shakespeare
- Observation decks and towers
- Zoo
- Opera
- City
- John Soane
- Ship
- Frank Matcham
- Nature and wildlife
- Modernist architecture
- Hill
- National park
- Nicholas Hawksmoor
- Protected area
- Game and entertainment center
- Island
- Village
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and heritage. The grand edifice stands at the heart of the city, serving as the site for state occasions and royal...
Kensington Palace
Royal museum in state residence Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII's royal palace and grounds Hampton Court Palace stands as an emblem of England's royal heritage, nestled within the Greater London borough of Richmond upon Thames. This regal estate, with its stunning red brick façade, was originally built in the early 16th century for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey...
Kew Palace
Kew Palace, nestled within the verdant expanse of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, stands as a modest yet historically rich royal residence. This distinctive red-brick palace, dating back to the 17th century, served as a family retreat for King George III and his...
Apsley House
Apsley House, also known as Number One, London, is a prominent museum and a beacon of historical significance nestled in the heart of London, England. This grand Georgian building was once the residence of the first Duke of Wellington, one of Britain's most esteemed...
Two Temple Place
Two Temple Place is an architectural gem tucked away in the bustling heart of London, England. Built in the late 19th century, this neo-Gothic mansion is not only a testament to the city's rich history but also serves as a cultural venue showcasing diverse exhibitions...
Addington Palace
Addington Palace is an 18th-century mansion in Addington near Croydon in south London, within the historic county of Surrey. It was built on the site of a 16th-century manor house.
Sherlock Holmes Museum
Home to Sherlock Holmes displays Nestled in the heart of London, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is a delightful destination for fans of the legendary detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Located at 221B Baker Street, the very address that Holmes fictionally resided at, this museum offers an...
Somerset House
Seasonal events and an art collection Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building nestled on the south side of the Strand in central London, England. This cultural and arts center, with its magnificent courtyard and stately rooms, stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and vibrant...
Banqueting House
Neo-classical hall with painted ceilings The Banqueting House in London stands as a grand testament to the architectural splendor of the early 17th century. Situated on Whitehall, a stone's throw away from the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street, this elegant monument is the last remaining component of...
Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace is a hidden gem tucked away in the leafy suburbs of London, England, offering visitors a unique blend of historical grandeur and art deco elegance. Once a favored royal residence and the childhood home of Henry VIII, the palace has a history dating back...
South Bank Lion
The South Bank Lion stands as a majestic guardian on the Westminster Bridge in London, a city rich with historical landmarks and sculptures. This imposing sculpture, crafted by the skilled hands of William F. Woodington, has been an iconic fixture of the city since its...
Queen's House
Nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London, the Queen's House is a historical gem and a must-visit museum for art and architecture enthusiasts. Designed by the pioneering architect Inigo Jones in the early 17th century, the Queen's House is celebrated as the first...
Chiswick House
Nestled within the verdant suburbs of West London, Chiswick House stands as a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century English architecture and landscape design. This magnificent estate, renowned for its picturesque gardens and neo-Palladian villa, is a serene escape...
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, often known simply as "Number 10," is one of the most iconic addresses in the United Kingdom and indeed the world. Situated in the heart of London, this distinguished building serves as the official residence and executive office of the British Prime...
Peter Pan statue
Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Kensington Gardens in London, the Peter Pan statue is a whimsical tribute to the beloved character created by J.M. Barrie. This charming bronze sculpture, crafted by Sir George Frampton, has stood since 1912, captivating visitors...
Clarence House
Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
Mansion House
Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
Diana
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, is a poignant tribute to the late princess and a place of solace in the bustling city of London. Nestled in the southwest corner of Hyde Park, this contemporary fountain was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2004...
Winchester Palace
Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
Bruce Castle
Bruce Castle is a Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London. It is named after the House of Bruce who formerly owned the land on which it is built.
Red House
Red House is a significant Arts and Crafts building located in Bexleyheath, south-east London, England. Co-designed in 1859 by the architect Philip Webb and the designer William Morris, it was created to serve as a family home for Morris.
Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum is a house museum, located next to Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, London, which was formerly the home of neo-classical architect, John Soane.
Animals in War Memorial
The Animals in War Memorial is a war memorial, in Hyde Park, London, commemorating the countless animals that have served and died under British military command throughout history.
Carlton House Terrace
Carlton House Terrace is a street in the St James's district of the City of Westminster in London. Its principal architectural feature is a pair of terraces of white stucco-faced houses on the south side of the street overlooking St. James's Park.
Royal Artillery Memorial
The Royal Artillery Memorial is a First World War memorial located on Hyde Park Corner in London, England. Designed by Charles Sargeant Jagger, with architectural work by Lionel Pearson, and unveiled in 1925, the memorial commemorates the 49,076 soldiers from the Royal Artillery killed in the First World War.
Handel & Hendrix in London
Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
Charles Dickens Museum
The Charles Dickens Museum is an author's house museum at 48 Doughty Street in Holborn, London Borough of Camden. It occupies a typical Georgian terraced house which was Charles Dickens's home from 25 March 1837 to December 1839.
House of St Barnabas
The House of St Barnabas, at 1 Greek Street, Soho, is a Grade I Listed Georgian building in London notable for its rococo plasterwork interiors and for other architectural features.
Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace, in Fulham, London, previously in the former English county of Middlesex, is a Grade I listed building with medieval origins and was formerly the principal residence of the Bishop of London. The site was the country home of the bishops from at least the 11th century until 1973.
Pitzhanger Manor
Pitzhanger Manor is an English country house famous as the home of neoclassical architect, Sir John Soane. Built between 1800 and 1804 in Walpole Park Ealing, then to the west of London, the Regency Manor is a rare and spectacular example of a building designed, built and lived in by Sir John Soane himself.
Marble Hill House
Marble Hill House is a Neo-Palladian villa, now Grade I listed, in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was built between 1724 and 1729 as the home of Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, who lived there until her death.
Syon House
Syon House is the west London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. A Grade I listed building, it lies within the 200-acre Syon Park, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Whitehall
Whitehall is a timber-framed historic house museum in the centre of Cheam Village, Sutton, Greater London. It is thought to have been a wattle and daub yeoman farmer's house originally, built around 1500.
Durham House
Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.
Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House is a museum in a terraced Georgian house at 36 Craven Street, London, close to Trafalgar Square. It is the last-standing former residence of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Boston Manor
Boston Manor is an English Jacobean manor house built in 1622 with internal alterations, intensively restored in later centuries and Boston Manor Park is the adjoining publicly owned green space including a lake.
Burgh House
Burgh House is a historic house located on New End Square in Hampstead, London, that includes the Hampstead Museum. The house is also listed as Burgh House & Hampstead Museum.
Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial in Hyde Park, London, was the first public memorial in Great Britain dedicated to victims of the Holocaust. It lies to the east of the Serpentine Lake, in The Dell, an open-air area within the park. Since its unveiling in 1983 remembrance services have taken place at the memorial every year.
Ham House
Ham House is a 17th-century house set in formal gardens on the bank of the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Physical Energy Sculpture
Physical Energy is a bronze equestrian statue by English artist George Frederic Watts. Watts was principally a painter, but also worked on sculptures from the 1870s. Physical Energy was first cast in 1902, two years before his death, and was intended to be Watts's memorial to "unknown worth".
White Lodge
White Lodge is a Grade I listed Georgian house situated in Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Formerly a royal residence, it now houses the Royal Ballet Lower School, instructing students aged 11–16.
King George VI
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, situated between The Mall and Carlton Gardens in central London, is a memorial to King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth.
The Charterhouse
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington.
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