London, United Kingdom

Kenwood House

This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.

London, United Kingdom

Sir John Soane’s Museum

Sir John Soane was attempting to collect everything during his lifetime - paintings, sculptures, even sarcophagi. By the end of his life, Parliament had no other choice but to turn his collection into a museum.

London, United Kingdom

Launderettes

The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.

London, United Kingdom

The Lanesborough

The affluent neighborhood of Knightsbridge in central London is home to many stately and historic structures such as this Grand hotel first established in 1719.

London, United Kingdom

Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage

This British royal palace on the banks of the Thames is survived by the Dutch House, built in an Artisan Mannerist style dominated by Dutch gables.

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London, United Kingdom

Barbican Launderette

This 1970s London launderette, owned by the same family for almost 50 years, resides in an estate built back up from bombings during World War II.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Frome Railway Station

This mid-19th century British train station played a fateful role in modern literature.

London, United Kingdom

Wallace Collection

This unparalleled personal art collection opened to the public in London with one condition - that no object should ever leave, even on loan.

London, United Kingdom

Marshall Street Baths

This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.

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London, United Kingdom

Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, England is most well-known for its large collection of taxidermy.

London, United Kingdom

Maypine Launderette

This launderettes is one of the last original 24/7 laundry venues that is still operating in London.

London, United Kingdom

Notting Hill

Now affluent, Notting Hill and its distinctive aesthetic used to be home to a humble brickworks and pig yards.

London, United Kingdom

Woolwich Town Hall

This town hall is a rare example of Edwardian baroque style in London, and features a tall marble statue of Queen Victoria.