About the Course

Within an outline history of western architecture, London’s architecture developed, from Roman times to the present, and includes the influences of Italy, France, and later, America. All cities are unique and London developed around two centres, two miles apart, along the River Thames. The original walled city, founded by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago, is now a world centre of finance and commerce. At the West End the once monastic settlement of Westminster is where Monarchy, State, and Church now preside.

Weekly class lectures are paired with related visits, including the British Museum, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall Banqueting Hall, Somerset House, Lloyds of London, National Gallery, and Royal Opera House. Some are incorporated in walks in both the City of London, and the West End. Learn more about HOA208 here.

About the Professor

Joe Kerr trained at University College London and the Bartlett School. He has previously lectured at Middlesex University, the University of North London, and the Royal College of Art, and is now a Teaching Fellow at Imperial College London. His great passions are for architecture and the built environment generally, for landscape and rural life, and for public transport, both as an operative and as an advocate.