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 | Townscape and Culture Wars
WALK | Soho - scandals and scoundrels
TALK + SNEAK PEEK | Reimagining the Campus of the Future.
The London Society 2024 Summer Party
Love Letters to London: Winner of open category
Meet the characters in our Soho scandals and scoundrels tour
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