Welcome to our British Directory.
This page provides a structured index of UK-focused websites, organised by topic to help you discover established online resources. The listings are based on historic human-edited directory data and have been preserved to highlight long-standing sites across the British web.
Many shorter-lived sites have disappeared over time, leaving a core set of more established and durable resources. While some entries may no longer be active, this directory continues to offer a useful overview of trusted UK websites within this category.
- Auctions combining art, artefacts and coins. Fully illustrated catalogues online.
- Helps cultural organisations in develop their audiences, enabling collaboration and exchange between organisations reaching out to audiences. Provides research, analysis and advisory services, runs projects and acts as a hub for communication between professionals working in audience development. There is a downloadable activity programme and a subscriber-only area.
- Austin�s carving is to be found on historic buildings in London. His work includes both restoration and new-build carving. The home page links to his portfolio and contact details.
- B3 develops and showcases creative talent - filmmakers, visual artists, musicians - from communities that are under represented by the mainstream.
- BDS brings interactive technology to the public. Artist led, BDS collaborates with other artists and experts from around the globe through the creation of co-authoring teams of specialists. Activities include training, workshops and mentoring.
- The charity offers after-school and Saturday music lessons. Photos and concert details. Info about history of the school, membership of the charity, staff.
- History of tea and coffee, a tea room, exhibition programme and visitor information.
- Camberwell Arts runs an annual summer festival and specialises in contemporary visual art. It aims to develop participation in and access to the arts for Southwark's diverse communities, support and develop initiatives that celebrate the work of local artists and raise the profile of the arts, and to engage local schools.
- Arts festival in June with 'art happenings', shows, work shops, street performances and unveilings of new public art works. The organisation and its activities are described together with a downloadable programme and information about membership.
- Amateur choir rehearsing near Waterloo Station. About, concerts, how to join, programmes and rehearsal information.
- Information for visitors and details of corporate hospitality services.
- Summer, culturally-themed, free events on London's Southbank. There is information about what's on when, directions, feedback and links to web sites of attractions near Coin Street.
- CTVT promotes the local use of media and new media to improve self esteem and empowerment that comes from participating in local media. It aims to counteract social inclusion, and improve cross-cultural understanding in communities. CTVT runs 'Southwark.TV', promotes media literacy and active citizenship.
- London's museum of international contemporary design. Flash and HTML versions available.
- A series of events held in Dulwich each May. Events include music, theatre, film, dance, workshops, walks, talks, a picnic and gala evenings, lists sponsors, provides a festival programme, ticket information, maps and contact details.
- Based at the London College of Communications, ECCA offers free creative business services and facilities to creative practitioners, including legal, financial and entrepreneurial advice, a contact database of over 400 creative organisations, and opportunities for networking and collaborative ventures.
- Founded by Zandra Rhodes to reflect Britain's role in the fashion industry and exhibit works of British and international designers. There is information about the Daks Simpson Archive, contact information for membership enquiries and internship placements.
- A small park near London Bridge which has been re-developed. Created by volunteers who work with local government to improve the park. There is info on the community garden, its artwork - the Lightbox project, news and events.
- Arts space, gallery, and cafe. Includes booking details for rehearsal studios.
- Ice rink open to the public which can also be booked for children's parties, corporate events and private parties. The web site lists prices, opening times and contact details.
- New arts venue based in a former factory. Includes information about the gallery and theatre together with details of future plans.
- Situated next to the London Eye and Waterloo station, in the old County Hall building, NAMCO has bars, music, games, bowling, dodgems and pool.
- Britain's oldest operating theatre. Panoramic views and details of lectures and events.
- A cultural afternoon with storytelling and music. Includes schedule, directions, link to their myspace page, with a collection of transcripts and MP3s.
- Contemporary visual art. Photographs of cities partially erased by hand to produce semi-abstract compositions and fantasy landscapes. Images, exhibitions, press reviews.
- Musician, composer and teacher. Offers lessons in piano, (both Classical and Jazz), organ, bass guitar and music theory. Provides entertainment for events. Includes a biography, audio clips, his PhD thesis and services.
- Cinema within a bar restaurant environment. Regular public recent release film screenings plus shorts and independent film. Also available for private hire.
- Club, party and events venue underneath London Bridge Station. Includes location map, listings of gigs, reviews of events, photo gallery and how to hire the venue.
- Profile with wedding and portraiture portfolio.
- Describes the company's history, events and activities, resident companies, biographies, catalogue of works and contact information.
- A membership organisation representing artistic and cultural interests in Southwark. Offers services to support artists to develop their professional practice through: funding, seminars, capacity building advice sessions, information dissemination, and creative networks.
- Video clips from mystery plays by local poet John Constable. [Requires RealPlayer]
- A bouldering wall in a railway arch near London Bridge station, with graded problems and colour circuits. The website has a location map and allows registration for an update email. There is a description of bouldering, a photo gallery and prices and opening times.
- A living history museum and reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's ship. Prices and schedule of half term activities are shown.
- A project to create a museum devoted to London's first river crossing includes animations of the bridges history and the plans for the museum.
- An annual, free event with food, drink, music, arts, crafts and activities for children. Results of a photographic competition, a link to volunteer or apply for a stall, what was on in last years festival, and a map of the festival site.
- Chamber choir rehearsing in Dulwich. Includes news, about, concerts, joining and hiring.
- An indoor paintball venue, in Tooley Street, near London Bridge. The website has has a FAQ, price list, booking form to send an email and descriptions of the game zones.
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