Renowned as one of the best universities for fine art in Britain, Goldsmiths has an excellent reputation; well known past students include artists Lucian Freud, Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor-Wood and Bridget Riley. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths set up its Technical and Recreative Institute in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for the people of New Cross. It has been part of The University of London as Goldsmiths College since 1904. Undergraduate and postgraduate student shows and performances are held throughout the year, as are public lectures, seminars and lunchtime recitals.
Renowned as one of the best universities for fine art in Britain, Goldsmiths has an excellent reputation; well known past students include artists Lucian Freud, ... More
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With its narrow cobbled streets, historic old pubs, waterfront walkways and maritime history Greenwich is a wonderful place to escape to. This particular hotel is ... More
You can still feel the excitement and bustle of ships laden with goods, unloading their wares in London’s Docklands. Now a burgeoning centre for some ... More
Adapted from a picture book by Eileen Browne, Handa's Hen is a colourful African adventure for younger children. Aimed at 2-5 year olds, Handa's Hen ...More
The New Cross Gallery specialises in contemporary art shows with a particular emphasis on urban and street art. Past exhibitions have shown work by Arofish ... More
Iceland is a cheap, major national supermarket chain specialising in frozen foods. It offers good, multi-buy deals on frozen meals, fresh snacks and alcoholic drinks. ...More
For once, you won't care that this train carriage isn't going anywhere. Pitched on Deptford High Street, the disused 1960s South East Train carriage has ... More
Freehouse very well received by the locals who include Goldsmith's Art College students and indie kids. Under its previous guise (as the Paradise Bar), Bloc ...More
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Renowned as one of the best universities for fine art in Britain, Goldsmiths has an excellent reputation; well known past students include artists Lucian Freud, Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst, Sam Taylor-Wood and Bridget Riley. The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths set up its Technical and Recreative Institute in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for the people of New Cross. It has been part of The University of London as Goldsmiths College since 1904. Undergraduate and postgraduate student shows and performances are held throughout the year, as are public lectures, seminars and lunchtime recitals.
