Art Deco House London Open Public

Here, we pick some of the lesser-known and under-appreciated art deco gems, as documented by writer and tour guide Joshua Abbott, in his book A Guide to Modernism in Metro. The decor at Leighton House, former home of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, is fabulously full-on. The art collection is impressive too, with plenty of oils, drawings and sculptures by the former owner on display.

1 Battersea Power Station Having been famously restored and re-opened to the public, Battersea Power Station is now one of London's most iconic Art Deco landmarks. Turbine Hall A has been restored to its original Art Deco splendour, with the roof and end windows reglazed to allow natural light to stream in. The old gantry cranes and travelling rail have been left as they are, and you can see.

If you're fed up of looking at the monotonous office blocks and towers of flats which are filling up London's skyline, these 13 Art Deco buildings are a breath of fresh air. Immerse yourself in 1930s Art Deco decadence at Eltham Palace, one of the most enchanting visitor attractions in London. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family next to the remains of Eltham Palace, childhood home of Henry VIII, it's among the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in England.

The stunning entrance hall, marvellous panelled dining room, luxurious bathroom, and the. Take a walking tour through London's best Art Deco architecture. Cult Art Deco movie house Of all the Art Deco cinemas in the city, this is the leader for retro nostalgia.

It comes alive after dark, a romantically lit beacon drawing crowds to its corner of Kingsland High Street. Once an auctioneer's shop, it's one of London's first picture houses, established by businesswoman Clara Ludski in 1915. Once a mediaeval royal palace, London's Eltham Palace is today the finest Art Déco mansion open to the public.

Through the centuries, it has hosted kings, queens, and international statesmen - in 1400, Henry IV welcomed Byzantine Emperor Manuel II. Discover the most striking art deco buildings in London. From underground stations to former factories, there's plenty to explore.

In 1932, Acton Town Tube station, which had originally opened in 1879, was rebuilt in the Art Deco style. The designer was the celebrated architect Charles Holden, who in his career built over 40 tube stations - alongside a number of iconic London landmarks like the University of London's library Senate House.