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.
SNEAK PEEK | Sustainable Workspaces at County Hall
WALK | Spitalfields and Brick Lane – centuries of development and change
TALK | Londoners making London
WALK | Townscape and Culture Wars
TALK | The Future of London’s Housing
WALK | Soho - scandals and scoundrels
BOOK REVIEW | Londoners Making London : Transforming Neighbourhoods
Reimagine London competition seeks ideas to shape future of London
Winner of 12-18 category in Love Letters to London competition
Artists, gentrification and property in London
Winner of 11 and under category in Love Letters to London competition
Winner of Poetry Category in Love Letters to London competition