Dating from 11/12C and standing on oldest site of Christian worship in London (3C). Inside is much 17C ornamentation and outstanding 6C Altar Stone, reputed to have belonged to St Augustine. Surrounding Churchyard, containing tombs of Sir John Soane, Mary Wollstonecraft and others, has been extensively restored and recently refurbished.

Queer Britain Museum is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum. Housed in a converted Victorian building in the heart of the regenerated King’s Cross area, the galleries feature over 200 objects from over 100 years of queer history. At Open House 2026, Queer Britain’s volunteer guides will give talks demonstrating the museum’s mission to reclaim, preserve and inspire LGBTQ+ history.

, 1852

Grade ll listed Oxford Movement Anglican church built 1887-88. Historic England describe the exterior as ‘quirky and aggressive’ but the interior is ‘very spare and elegant'. The building is interesting for its 2019 conversion of a crypt area, partly rented commercially to a drama school but also used for community groups. On Historic England's Heritage at risk register with serious cracks.

Joseph Peacock, 1887

Outstanding Edwardian building (1905 grade II; many original features). The oldest UK adult college, founded as the Working Men's College in 1854 by FD Maurice, John Ruskin & Christian Socialist. Purpose-designed by WD Caröe; updated for modern educational aspirations. Now known as WM College - inspiring learning since 1854.

WD Caroe, 1904