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The Dictionary Garret - Anatomy of a Room

The garret at 17 Gough Square was the nerve centre...

Imperial Rivalry with the Russian Empire

During the nineteenth century, Great Britain and Russia engaged in...

Architectural Capricci

William Palin, Assistant Curator, Sir John Soane's Museum An exploration...

India: The Jewel in the Crown

The loss of the American colonies in 1783 deprived Great...

The American Revolution 1763 - 1783: Separation and Divorce

How, in the few years from 1763 to 1775, did...

Seadogs, Religion and Wars

An overview of the early history of colonial North America...

Anglo-American relations: Where we are, and how we got there

Work and Education: Caribbean Migrations

This is a part of the series of four lectures...

Function, Fashion and Finance: A new sense of architectural purpose for the City?

What is the future of the city in the modern world, and, in particular, what is the role of London in the next century?

Does a high-tech building have to look like a carbuncle?

In 1984, Prince Charles described Richard Rogers' proposed extension to...