The Society is for all those who love London. It was founded in 1912 by a group of eminent Londoners concerned about the lack of planning in the capital. Luminaries such as Sir Edwin Lutyens, Raymond Unwin, Aston Webb, Beresford Pite, Frank Brangwyn brought people together to debate key issues about the future of the capital - housing, roads, railways, the channel tunnel, bridges and even airports - all high on the agenda today.
We arrange events and visits to a variety of places, buildings and institutions, some not generally open to the public, organise debates and lectures, including the annual Sir Banister Fletcher Lecture, addressed by distinguished speakers. The Society also sponsors the All Party Parliamentary Group on London Planning and Built Environment.
WALK | The East End: From Wapping to Whitechapel
TOUR | Pavilion Road: Chelsea’s latest foodie destination
WALK | Skyscraper City
2024 Banister Fletcher Lecture
TOUR | Industria
TALK | The Future of London’s Industry
Indy Johar: we’re asking the wrong questions. Here are some better ones
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Free Space Fridays: Could you offer a meeting space for charities?
International Women’s Day: New map celebrating women’s history in London
Fleet Street: The remarkable remaking of Peterborough Court
From right to buy to housing crisis: how home ownership killed Britain’s propert ...