New London Architecture

50 of the best: Emily Gee

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Emily Gee

Regional Director, London and South East
Historic England

We asked 50 of the built environment’s best and brightest ‘What is the best thing about London?’, this week Emily Gee of Historic England talks about the hills, bridges and parks that provide ‘heart-soaring and spirit-raising views’ of our capital.

One of the best things about London is the free access to heart-soaring and spirit-raising views of our enduringly historic yet modern capital. We are lucky to have inherited the sweeping views made by London’s special blend of geology, topography and townscape around the natural basin of the Thames. Generations of Londoners and visitors, painters and writers, have admired and been uplifted by the dramatic prospects that characterise our city, with the cherished buildings like St Paul’s Cathedral at their heart. When planning for London’s future and considering sites that can affect the identity of the capital, it is crucial that we respect the profiles of our historic landmarks and the Thames, and the wonder of our picturesque and diverse skyline. So, head to the public hills, bridges, and parks, cast your eyes over our city’s deep history and remarkable places, and let the views that belong to us all enrich your soul. 


Emily Gee

Regional Director, London and South East
Historic England



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