LASSCO (London Architectural Salvage & Supply Co.)

Frommer's Review

Established in 1978, this company controls the largest inventories of architectural remnants in the U.K., with warehouses chock-full of mantelpieces, stained-glass windows, antique doors, statuary, ecclesiastical accessories (including, among others, assorted pews from Victorian-era churches), and garden ornaments. Each piece was rescued during the renovation or demolition of buildings throughout Greater London. Many of them originated within unheralded private homes; others come from public buildings that have included the Palace of Westminster and the Royal Opera House. The company's headquarters and most impressive showroom occupy a deconsecrated Victorian church.

A particularly interesting annex of this outfit (same phone, same Tube stop) lies within a 5-minute walk at Britannia Walk, N1. It specializes in antique doors, a resource that building contractors and architects usually find fascinating. Small, easy-to-transport antique items are also available, including some charming 19th-century woodworking tools. All of the large objects available here can be crated and shipped.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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