Visiting the derelict New River Head buildings

A 300-year-old former waterworks in Clerkenwell is currently open to the public to visit before conversion works start on turning them into a new museum.

Tours of a derelict building in Islington

For a few days in September, it will be possible to go inside a 300-year-old former waterworks building to see how it looks before major restoration work gets underway.

New home for the House of Illustration

Currently based in Kings Cross, the House of Illustration is set to move to a restored New River Head building in Islington. It's also changing its name to the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration.