Resources
Want to know more? Explore the list of books, websites, and architecture tours around the city.
Books
London Architecture
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Guide to the Architecture of London
by Edward Jones and Christopher WoodwardA comprehensive guide to all the buildings in London, each with an image and detailed description.
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London Architecture
by Marianne ButlerA chronological look at London’s architecture, with maps and recommended walks.
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Unseen London
by Mark Daly & Peter DazeleyBeautiful photographs of some of London’s oldest and more private buildings — both exterior and interior.
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50 Years of London Architecture, 1960–2010
by Peter MurrayDetailed profiles of London’s buildings and mini introductions to each decade.
British Architecture
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Landmark: A History of Britain in 50 Buildings
by Anna Keay and Caroline StanfordCelebrating the Landmark Trust's work in preserving 50 of Britain's heritage sites.
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British Architecture & Interior
by Deyan Sudjic and Fumio ShimuizuLooking at the works of famous architects and designers during the 1980s.
Architectural Styles
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A concise history of architectural styles
by Emily ColeAn illustrated book of architectural styles from ancient history to the Industrial Revolution.
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British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference Guide
by Trevor YorkeCovering architectural styles for houses across the different eras.
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Early Medieval Architecture
by Roger StalleyLooking in depth into the themes and issues of early Medieval architecture.
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The Story of Romanesque Architecture
by Francesca PrinaAll about Romanesque architecture, looking at their materials, construction methods, and architectural characteristics.
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Art Deco Architecture: Design, Decoration and Detail from the Twenties and Thirties
by Patricia BayerAn exploration into Art Deco architecture and design.
Online Resources
London architecture
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A London Inheritance
A great blog exploring London's history and development through photographs (both vintage and current) of locations and buildings around the city.
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Buildington
An open database of all buildings and new property developments in London.
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Hidden London
A guide to London's lesser known attractions including buildings and areas.
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London Shh
A small collection of houses around London that you can visit which also hosts their own events and exhibitions, as well as being able to hire out.
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New London Architecture
Lists all the architecture-related events, research, and exhibitions going on the city.
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Open House London 2016 Listings
The archived site for the Open House London 2016 event. Lists all the buildings that were involved and each building has a detailed profile.
British architecture
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A History of British Architecture
A timeline created by the BBC on British Architecture throughout the years.
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Architect’s Journal
Leading architecture magazine in the UK.
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British History
A digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of Britain and Ireland between the years 1300 and 1800. Great for historic documentation and descriptions of older buildings.
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English Buildings
An informative blog on English architecture by Philip Wilkinson, which was given the 2016 Amara Award for 'Best Architecture Blog'.
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Historic England
You can search through the National Heritage List for England — the only official up-to-date record of all historic buildings and sites in England that are nationally protected.
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Modernist Britain
A curated site of 50 Modernist buildings from across Britain and Northern Ireland, accompanied with illustrations.
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RIBA
The site for the Royal Institute of British Architects which includes many resources and information for architects or for those interested in architecture.
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Society of Architectural Illustration
Can often find beautiful illustrations of buildings around Britain by members of the society.
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The Modern House
A personal favourite; an estate agent for beautiful and ecclectic homes around Britain based on the Modernist style — in terms of construction and aesthetics.
Architectural styles
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The Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture
An online record of all surviving Romanesque sculpture in Britain and Ireland, with detailed descriptions and photographs in each entry.
Architecture Tours
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Insider London
The group holds various walking tours around London, two of which are architecture-specific: Modern Architecture and Sustainable Architecture.
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National Theatre
A tour of the National Theatre on Southbank, both outside and around the building.
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National Trust
The charity holds some great Routemaster bus tours around London, each one focused on a particular area or theme.
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Open City London Architecture Tours
Lists different types of architecture tours around the city, including photography, walking, cycling, and boat tours.
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Open House London
The biggest annual architectural event in London, where hundreds of buildings are open to the public for a weekend. The next event is taking place on 16th and 17th September, 2017.