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Monday, 09 November 2026
The Brilliance of British Archecture
Ian Swankie

Venue:  The York Club, Windsor Great Park

In the field of world class architecture, British talent has always been at the forefront, and we have much to celebrate. In this talk, Ian tour's around the UK and overseas showcasing the brilliance of some of the designers who have made huge improvements to the built environment and enhanced the lives of those around them. Famous names like Lutyens, Gilbert Scott, Foster, Hadid and Rogers are joined by several lesser known but equally creative architects. See also Special Interest Day on The Brilliance of British Architecture and Design.

Ian Swankie

A Londoner with a contagious enthusiasm for art and architecture, Ian is an 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 home town of Richmond in West London. He is an Accredited Lecturer of The Arts Society and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City livery companies.

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09 November 2026The Brilliance of British Archecture

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The Brilliance of British Archecture Ian Swankie Monday 09 November 2026

Venue:  The York Club, Windsor Great Park

In the field of world class architecture, British talent has always been at the forefront, and we have much to celebrate. In this talk, Ian tour's around the UK and overseas showcasing the brilliance of some of the designers who have made huge improvements to the built environment and enhanced the lives of those around them. Famous names like Lutyens, Gilbert Scott, Foster, Hadid and Rogers are joined by several lesser known but equally creative architects. See also Special Interest Day on The Brilliance of British Architecture and Design.

Ian Swankie

A Londoner with a contagious enthusiasm for art and architecture, Ian is an 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 home town of Richmond in West London. He is an Accredited Lecturer of The Arts Society and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City livery companies.