Historic London Buildings

Marble Hill House is a sumptuous Palladian villa set on lawns sloping down to the Thames. The house was built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of George II. Work began in 1724, making it one of the earliest examples of Palladian style in the country. The house was built to the designs of Roger Morris, with the gardens being the work of William Kent and Alexander Pope.
Richmond Road, Twickenham London, Greater London, England, TW1 2NL

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Heritage Highlight: One of the earliest Palladian houses in England
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The Central Criminal Court of London, more commonly known as the Old Bailey, is a criminal court dealing with high profile cases in Greater London (and occasionally from other parts of the realm).
Old Bailey, London, Greater London, England, EC4M 7EH

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Heritage Highlight: Historic central court on the site of Newgate Prison
Photos of Old Bailey Central Criminal Court
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Begun by Charles II on the site of a Tudor palace, later transformed by Sir Christopher Wren into a hospital for sailors. The heart of the College is The Painted Hall, an exquisite set of three linked rooms painted by James Thornhill over the course of 19 years. Also open to the public is The Chapel, an opulent chamber in neo-Grecian style.
King William Walk, London, Greater London, England, SE10 9NN

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Heritage Highlight: Superb set of English Baroque buildings
Nearest: Self Catering

The spectacular 18th-century interiors of this house comprise one of Britain's most complete examples of Robert Adam's work. In 1761 the founders of Child's Bank commissioned Adam to transform a crumbling Tudor mansion into this elegant neo-classical villa. It became their house in the country, created for entertainment and to impress their friends and business associates.
Jersey Road, Isleworth, Hounslow London, Greater London, England, TW7 4RB

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Heritage Highlight: A Robert Adam masterpiece
Nearest: Self Catering

The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W. Pugin to replace the medieval parliament buildings, which burnt to the ground in 1834. The result of their work is one of the great buildings of the Victorian era and acts as home to the Houses of Parliament.
St Margaret Street, Westminster London, Greater London, England, SW1A 0AA

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Pitzhanger Manor is a Georgian villa built by Sir John Soane to his own design. The house is now owned by the London Borough of Ealing and serves as an art gallery and exhibition centre.
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing London, Greater London, England, W5 5EQ

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Heritage Highlight: Original Sir John Soane interiors
Nearest: Self Catering

Prince Henry's Room is one of the few remaining buildings in London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. The Room is a half-timbered building dating to the 12th century, when it was owned by the Knights Templar, who also owned nearby Temple Church.
17 Fleet Street, London, Greater London, England, EC4Y 1AA

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Heritage Highlight: One of the few surviving medieval buildings in London
Nearest: Self Catering

Queen's House is a masterpiece by Inigo Jones, begun in 1616. It is one of the few surviving examples of Jones' work, and has been carefully restored to his design. The highlights are the Tulip Staircase, the first example of a cantilevered staircase design, the Cube Hall, and the frescoed bedroom ceiling. The House is part of the National Maritime Museum.
Romney Road, Greenwich London, Greater London, England, SE10 9NF

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Heritage Highlight: The Tulip Stair, designed by Inigo Jones
Nearest: Self Catering

Rainham Hall is a brown and red brick Georgian townhouse on the eastern fringe of Greater London, built in 1729 for Captain John Harle, who used it as a residence but also as a showcase to display the high-quality interior furnishings that he sold.
The Broadway, Rainham Havering, Greater London, England, RM13 9YN

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This lovely Georgian villa stands in an elevated position on the south-western edge of Greenwich Park. It was built in 1699 for Captain Francis Hosier, and the high vantage point allowed Captain Hosier a good view of the River Thames at the bottom of the hill.
Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath London, Greater London, England, SE10 8QX

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Heritage Highlight: The Wernher Collection of fine art
Nearest: Self Catering