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Institutions in London
London is home to many prestigious and ancient institutions, the most famous of which has to be The Houses of Parliament. Established in the Middle Ages, though not in its present form, the Houses of Parliament is home to British democracy. Alongside this impressive building officially known as the Palace of Westminster is one of the city’s leading landmarks, the huge clock tower known as Big Ben. Another key institution is the The Greater London Authority (GLA), responsible for the administration of the City of London. The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is a unique place of learning, which teaches modern music such as reggae, jazz, funk and blues to budding musicians and singers. The Italian Cultural Institute is responsible for promoting Italian culture through the organisation of events, concerts and exhibitions. The London Library is the world’s largest independent subscription library housing over a million books covering all subject matters.
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King's College London
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Address: Strand
Phone: +44 2 078365454
e-mail: ceu@kcl.ac.uk schools.liaison@kcl.ac.uk
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Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/
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King’s College London, established in 1829, boasts an exceptional reputation for teaching and pioneering research, and is also a key player on the international stage. Four of the college’s five campuses are situated in the heart of London, an ideal location for academic, cultural and social opportunities of the capital.
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The London Library
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Address: 14 St James's Square
Phone: +44 2 7930 7705
e-mail: enquiries@londonlibrary.co.uk
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Website: http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk
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The London Library, located at the corner of St James Square, not far from Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground stations, is the world’s largest independent, self-supporting library, founded by Thomas Carlyle in 1841. It was founded with the aim to serve readers and scholars by giving books for home use. The library was the first to offer new books and provide books from several centuries only available in large reference libraries.
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The Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
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Address: House of Commons;
House of Lords
Phone: +44 2 07219 3000
e-mail: hcinfo@parliament.uk
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Website: http://www.parliament.uk
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The Houses of Parliament, or Westminster Palace, is where the two London Houses of Parliament (House of Lords and House of Commons) meet. Westminster Palace is located on the north bank of the River Thames in Westminster, London, near other government buildings in Whitehall. The Palace is one of the largest parliaments in the world, with its buildings containing some 1,200 rooms, 100 staircases and over 3km of corridors.
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London College of Fashion
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Address: 20 John Princes Street
Phone: +44 2 07 514 7400
e-mail: enquiries@fashion.arts.ac.uk
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Website: http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk
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The London College of Fashion is specialised in fashion education, research as well as consultancy and it is the only one of its kind in the UK. It offers courses that aim to reflect the breadth of opportunity in this dinamic industry. The London College of Fashion is a member of the famous University of the Arts London. Students may find undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fashion and related industries. The main building is located at 20 John Princes Street and overlooks Oxford Street. There are also two other sites in the West End as well as a Craft Centre at the Barbican; two sites are to be found in Hackney (East London), at Mare Street and Curtain Road.
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The University of London
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Address: Senate House
Malet Street
Phone: +44 2 07862 8000
e-mail: enquiries@london.ac.uk
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Website: http://www.london.ac.uk/contact
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From its beginning, the University of London has been a unique institution. Its Colleges and Institutes have their own illustrious and distinctive history. The University of London is a federal university of 19 self-governing colleges along with a number of acclaimed central academic institutes and activities. The University offers almost every subject covered in any university, delivering flexibility and choice to its students.
The University of London is one of the oldest, largest and most multifarious universities in the country. It was established by Royal Charter in 1836.
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Old Bailey
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Address: Old Bailey
Phone: +44 20 7248 3277
e-mail: ccc.cso@hmcourts-service.gsi.gov.uk
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Website: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
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The Old Bailey, more officially known as the Central Criminal Court, is located in close proximity to the infamous Newgate, London’s chief prison complex from the 13th Century. The main court building was reconstructed a number of times, first time after the Great Fire of London. The last reconstruction was completed in 1907 in neo-Classical style. It’s within the walls of the Old Bailey that a number of famous criminals, such as the poisoner-doctor William Palmer and the murderer Reggie Kray, met their sad end. The dome of the court seat it topped with a statue of Lady Justice; in her right hand, she is holding a sword, and in her left, weighing scales.
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Italian Cultural Institute
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Address: 39 Belgrave Square
Phone: +44 2 072351461
e-mail: icilondon@esteri.it
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Website: http://www.icilondon.esteri.it
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The Italian Cultural Institute in London is located at 39 Belgrave Square. Some 90 such Institutes are spread over five continents, which serve as meeting points for artists, intellectuals and others operating in the cultural field, as well as for Italian citizens who wish to maintain relationships with their country.
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