Loring Hall

Loring Hall is a substantial brick building with traditional 18th-century architectural features, displaying symmetrical windows and refined exterior decorations. The building now operates as a specialized care facility for people with learning disabilities and continues its long-standing role as a care institution.

The building gained prominence when British Foreign Secretary Viscount Castlereagh lived there from 1811 until his death in 1822. His residence marks an important chapter in the building's history.

The building is named after Captain William Loring, the first warden of Goldsmiths College, who gave his life during World War I. The name reflects his service and importance to the college community.

The building is not open to the public as it operates as a care facility, but the exterior with its historical features can be viewed from the street. The English Heritage blue plaque on the facade is easy to spot and tells the story of the building's past.

English Heritage placed a blue plaque on the building to commemorate Viscount Castlereagh's residency and the tragic circumstances of his death. This plaque honors the historical importance of the place in British history.

Location: London Borough of Bexley

GPS coordinates: 51.43080,0.13944

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01