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Fulham Palace, established 704 A.D.
Fulham Palace served as the residence for the Bishop of London for 12 Centuries and was finally vacated in 1975. Located on Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 (nearest tube: Putney Bridge). Currently...
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Horniman Museum & Gardens
Frederick Horniman, a Victorian tea trader and philanthropist, began collecting objects, specimens and artefacts ‘illustrating natural history and the arts and handicrafts of various peoples of the...
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Chelsea Physic Garden ~ since 1673
The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673, as the Apothecaries’ Garden, with the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants. This 4 acre garden is a collection of around 5,000 different...
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The Garden Museum ~ celebrating the art, history & design of gardens
The Garden Museum was created to celebrate the design, history and art of gardens. The Museum was initially set up in 1977 in order to rescue from demolition the abandoned ancient church of St...
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William Hogath’s House, Museum & Garden
William Hogarth (10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, printmaker, social critic and cartoonist. The Hogarth House, located in the borough of Hounslow, was his country home from...
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Valentine’s Mansion, Gardens and Park
Within a short tube or rail ride from central London, you can escape to a country home in magnificent gardens and parkland. With a wide range of activities, and none of the crowds of better known...
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Lauderdale House ~ arts & education in North London
Built in 1582 and set in the beautiful Waterlow Park (a topic for a future post perhaps), Lauderdale House is now a hub of community activities. They provide a range of programs for individuals to...
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Charlton House & its Peace Garden
Located just south of Greenwich, Charlton House is a magnificent example of Jacobean architecture in the UK, and certainly one of the best in London. While the majority of the house is not open to...
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Gillespie Park & Ecology Centre ~ a wonderful nature reserve
Gillespie Park is a 2.8 hectare local nature reserve located near Arsenal’s Emirates stadium which provides the community with a great escape from the busy streets around Highbury and Arsenal tube...
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Headstone Manor & Great Barn ~ the only filled moat in Greater London
Headstone Manor is a complex of four historic buildings in a peaceful setting in Harrow, just north-west of Wembley. While slightly outside the central London core, two unique aspects of the complex...
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