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Monday, September 15, 2014

Open House 20 and 21 September


Welcome to Open House 2014

Your opportunity to get out and get under the skin of the amazing architecture in every London neighbourhood. On the 20th and 21st September there will be over 800 buildings, neighbourhood walks, architects' talks, and much more - enjoy your weekend!


St Jude-on-the-Hill

Eccentric and magnificent Edwardian church by Sir Edwin Lutyens, Grade I listed. Described in Simon Jenkins' Thousand Best Churches as 'one of Lutyens' most distinctive creations'. England's most extensive 20C wall-painting scheme by Walter Starmer. Memorial to horses killed in WWI.

Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Guided talk on the Starmer murals each day at 3pm

Teas !

Hampstead Garden Suburb Artisans' Quarter Walk
 Meet: Sun 2pm and 4.30pm,
Register inside St Jude-on-the-Hill

Guided walks of 'the most nearly perfect example of the 20C Garden Suburb' (Pevsner). Informally laid out terraces and picturesque Arts and Crafts vernacular cottages.

Additionally, material for self-guided walks will be available at all the Hampstead Garden Suburb Open House sites throughout the weekend.