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.
BUS TOUR | Be First Buildings in Barking & Dagenham
TALK | London’s growth in Life Sciences - implications for places and people
WALK | The Gleaming Spires of London
TALK | Tideway – more than just a tunnel
SNEAK PEAK | Cockpit Arts Deptford creative hub gets a design revamp
TALK | Shedding light on Dark Kitchens – What they mean for London
Life sciences: The changing face of London’s White City
New look for Barking and Dagenham as latest developments spring up
Buses, Barking and Dreams for London: September's letter from the director
London’s super sewer: A cleaner river with new public open spaces
Gayne Wells (1933 - 2024) Former chair of the London Society
Nicky Gavron: An appreciation of London's clean air visionary
