Resources | Architecturally

Books

Guide to the Architecture of London
by Edward Jones and Christopher Woodward
A comprehensive guide to all the buildings in London, each with an image and detailed description.
London Architecture
by Marianne Butler
A chronological look at London’s architecture, with maps and recommended walks.
Unseen London
by Mark Daly & Peter Dazeley
Beautiful photographs of some of London’s oldest and more private buildings — both exterior and interior.
50 Years of London Architecture, 1960–2010
by Peter Murray
Detailed profiles of London’s buildings and mini introductions to each decade.

Landmark: A History of Britain in 50 Buildings
by Anna Keay and Caroline Stanford
Celebrating the Landmark Trust's work in preserving 50 of Britain's heritage sites.
British Architecture & Interior
by Deyan Sudjic and Fumio Shimuizu
Looking at the works of famous architects and designers during the 1980s.

A concise history of architectural styles
by Emily Cole
An illustrated book of architectural styles from ancient history to the Industrial Revolution.
British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference Guide
by Trevor Yorke
Covering architectural styles for houses across the different eras.
Early Medieval Architecture
by Roger Stalley
Looking in depth into the themes and issues of early Medieval architecture.
The Story of Romanesque Architecture
by Francesca Prina
All about Romanesque architecture, looking at their materials, construction methods, and architectural characteristics.
Art Deco Architecture: Design, Decoration and Detail from the Twenties and Thirties
by Patricia Bayer
An exploration into Art Deco architecture and design.

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.
Buildington

An open database of all buildings and new property developments in London.
Hidden London

A guide to London's lesser known attractions including buildings and areas.
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.
New London Architecture

Lists all the architecture-related events, research, and exhibitions going on the city.
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.

A History of British Architecture

A timeline created by the BBC on British Architecture throughout the years.
Architect’s Journal

Leading architecture magazine in the UK.
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.
English Buildings

An informative blog on English architecture by Philip Wilkinson, which was given the 2016 Amara Award for 'Best Architecture Blog'.
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.
Modernist Britain

A curated site of 50 Modernist buildings from across Britain and Northern Ireland, accompanied with illustrations.
RIBA

The site for the Royal Institute of British Architects which includes many resources and information for architects or for those interested in architecture.
Society of Architectural Illustration

Can often find beautiful illustrations of buildings around Britain by members of the society.
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.

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.

Insider London

The group holds various walking tours around London, two of which are architecture-specific: Modern Architecture and Sustainable Architecture.
National Theatre

A tour of the National Theatre on Southbank, both outside and around the building.
National Trust

The charity holds some great Routemaster bus tours around London, each one focused on a particular area or theme.
Open City London Architecture Tours

Lists different types of architecture tours around the city, including photography, walking, cycling, and boat tours.
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 16^th and 17^th September, 2017.