This a chance for us to explore old and new as we examine the very best of British architects from the 17th century to the present day.

In these two one-hour lectures, we take an informative and lively examination of some brilliant British architects and their legacy. It is not a technical morning, but colourful and fun.

We will hear about works by Christopher Wren, Edwin Lutyens, George Gilbert Scott, Thomas Heatherwick, Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and many others. We live in the world they created.

Many of the buildings are in the UK but we also see some spectacular projects by Britisharchitects around the world.

Lecturer - Ian Swankie

Ian Swankie is a Londoner with a contagious enthusiasm for art and architecture. He isan official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery, and St Paul’s Cathedral. 

He is also a freelance London tour guide. Since 2012 he has led a popular weekly independent art lecture group in his hometown of Richmond in West London. He is an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society, and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City Livery Companies.