Two Temple Place

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1. mm ss ★★★★★

   A hidden Victorian house that allows a random peak into history. Well designed and decorated probably by the standard of that remote time - solid mahogany, stained glass, ceiling, elegant staircase. Nothing luxurious but full of details. Worth a quick visit.

   almost 5 months ago
2. Alex ★★★★★

   If you are lucky enough to be there when the house is open to the public, make sure you visit. First house that had electricity and telephone. Amazing stained glass and wood work. It cannot be described in a review - you need to go and see it with your own eyes.

   almost 5 months ago
3. Michael Offord ★★★★★

   This is one of the great secret treasures of London. Rarely open to the public, except on the Open House London Weekends. This is stunning Victorian home of Lord Astor, a wealthy tycoon, who famously perished in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The home itself boasts several lavishly decorated room, especially on the upstairs hall, and possibly the grandest staircase in the world, with a gall ceiling, carvings of the four musketeers, and two beautiful stained glass windows in the upper hall. The floor at the bottom of the staircase is a masterpiece of inlaid marble of different colours, similar to Italian Cosmati pavements. This is now an events venue for hire, having spent several years as offices.

   almost 6 months ago

1. Denise St Clair ★★★★★

   Stunning historic offices of the former William Waldorf Aster. Built in the 1890’s it has a beautiful interior, gift shop and small cafe with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Only open to the public when showing an exhibition. Lives Less Ordinary currently showing until April 20th 25. The Bulldog Trust runs various workshops and it can be hired as an events. space. Well worth a visit when open to the public, a genuine hidden gem!

   1 year ago
2. Liance ★★★★★

   A truly beautiful former 1890’s office building with wood panels, stained glass, and ornate narrative carvings. Free exhibitions are open from February to April - their 2025 season exhibition on British working class artists was excellently hung and curated. Lovely volunteer docents with an excellent knowledge of the space and its history.

   1 year ago
3. Robino Vino ★★★★★

   Amazing building very well renovated mid 20th century done with amazing craftsmanship They do expositions and free entrance definitely worth to walk in

   almost 3 years ago

1. Adam Burnett ★★★★★

   Visited during open city London. Absolutely beautiful building inside. Would recommend a visit for anyone looking to see Gothic revival architecture and fantasize about living in such a building.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Joanne Karbritz ★★★★★

   Absolutely fabulous, stunning and exquisite arts and crafts building. Situated along the Embankment, this us a must see with the most beautiful and decorative interiors.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Dave Selkirk ★★★★★

   I went with a local charity that had organised an outing for us. The staff were very accomodating of all the needs of the group I was with (it is a charity for an older group of people) and made everyone feel welcome and happy. There was a volunteer guide there for us too (Mary), and she was wonderfully knowledgeable and obviously very interested in history and current use of 2 Temple Place. There was an exhibition on, so the blinds were closed, but I will make a trip back when the blinds are open. A real hidden gem on the embankment.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Dipak Mistry ★★★★☆

   Amazing building and great art work on display, all free. Don't arrive too late , ie 4pm as last entry is 4.30 and I arrived at 4pm and they promptly close at 4 45pm.

   almost 4 years ago

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