Matt Morse
Set amid four and half acres of land stands a gorgeous Grade II Listed property in Peterborough. Built between 1841 and 1847 for W Lawrence Clark of the Peace for the Liberty of Peterborough, it has since had some interesting occupants as well as visitors.
This magnificent Tudor Hall was built in 1529 by prominent local resident Thomas Magnus for use as a free school. Subsequently extended during the Georgian and Victorian eras the complex is now known as the Old Magnus Buildings and home to the National Civil War Centre.
Elephant House, built in 1890-1901, was a bottle store for Camden Brewery which was in the adjacent building. William Bradford, the leading architect of the time used highly ornamental stonework to create an elephants head, which was the branding of one of the famous pale ale's brewed on site. This can still be seen today above the main entrance way and why it is known as 'Elephant House'. It was home to the brewery until 1925 and since been used by various organisations and companies.
This iconic Grade II* Listed building began construction in 1911, although World War 1 and 2 halted completion until 1958 (and while it was being built, a 3rd Century Roman ship was discovered!). For 64 years, County Hall served as the home of the British Government, in the form of the London County Council, and later the GLC (Greater London Council) and ILEA (Inner London Education Authority). Under the new owners, County Hall has been renovated into a vibrant complex of hotels, offices and visitor attractions. The main Riverside Building houses the London Aquarium, London Dungeon attractions as well as the Premier Inn and Marriott Hotels.
Sat adjacent to the iconic St Paul's Cathedral, south side of Paternoster Square is the grade II* Listed Chapter House designed by Christopher Wren and his son and built between 1712-1714.
Nestled next to the normally tranquil Kennington Park, and surrounded by other beautiful Listed buildings lies Bishops House Children's Centre. Originally intended for the Bishop of Rochester and built in 1895, he wanted it to be passed on to the community and used by the local children.