Lutyens Trust America

20/08/2026

The British Medical Association, originally the headquarters of the Theosophical Society in 1911.

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BMA House has commenced a year-long commemoration of its 100th anniversary as the headquarters of the British Medical Association. In 1925, the BMA relocated from 429 The Strand to the iconic BMA House in Tavistock Square, a building rich in character and history in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. Originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1911, BMA House was intended for the Theosophical Society. However, after serving as the Ministry of Munitions during World War I, the BMA acquired the unfinished building in 1923 and officially opened it as their headquarters in 1925. Over the past century, BMA House has evolved beyond its role as the heart of the BMA. Its stunning architecture and period features have made it a sought-after venue for a wide array of conferences, meetings, and events. With 22 unique spaces, including a botanical garden and a beautiful courtyard, it offers the perfect setting for any occasion. In recent years, BMA House has also made remarkable strides toward sustainability. By implementing environmentally friendly practices and prioritising sustainable operations, the venue has become a leader in green events. These efforts have been recognised through numerous industry awards, cementing BMA House’s reputation as a forward-thinking, eco-conscious venue. To mark this milestone, the BMA has planned a series of commemorative events during the year, honouring the heritage of BMA House and its significance to both the medical community and the broader public. For more information about the centenary events or to explore hosting opportunities at BMA House, please visit bmahouse.org.uk
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24/07/2026

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25/06/2026

Photography: Paul Knight on a Lutyens Trust America Fellowship
Castle Drogo is a country house and mixed-revivalist castle near Drewsteignton, Devon, England. Constructed between 1911 and 1930, it was the last castle to be built in England. The client was Julius Drewe, the hugely successful founder of the Home and Colonial Stores. Drewe chose the site in the belief that it formed part of the lands of his supposed medieval ancestor, Drogo de Teigne. The architect he chose to realise his dream was Edwin Lutyens, then at the height of his career. Lutyens lamented Drewe’s determination to have a castle but nevertheless produced one of his finest buildings. The architectural critic Christopher Hussey described the result: “The ultimate justification of Drogo is that it does not pretend to be a castle. It is a castle, as a castle is built, of granite, on a mountain, in the twentieth century”.

The castle was given to the National Trust in 1974, the first building constructed in the twentieth century that the Trust acquired. The castle is a Grade I listed building. The gardens are Grade II* listed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. [WIKI]

16/06/2026

More than a century after their deaths, the graves of two soldiers of the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment have finally been identified at Hooge Crater Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium. Their headstones now bear their names once again, restoring a personal identity that had been lost since the First World War. (Mirage News (https://www.miragenews.com/wwi-soldiers-graves-identified-in-belgium-10-1689716))

What many may not realise is that Hooge Crater Cemetery was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Created on one of the most fiercely contested landscapes of the Ypres Salient, the cemetery contains nearly 6,000 Commonwealth burials and commemorations. Unusually among Lutyens’ war cemeteries, its design incorporates the memory of the battlefield itself, including the crater that gave the site its name. (CWGC (https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/52700/hooge-crater-cemetery))

The rededication of these graves reminds us that remembrance is never finished. Through the work of historians, researchers, the MOD’s War Detectives, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, names continue to be reunited with the fallen, while Lutyens’ architecture continues its quiet work of dignity, memory, and care. (Mirage News (https://www.miragenews.com/wwi-soldiers-graves-identified-in-belgium-10-1689716))

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29/05/2026

25/05/2026

The Bermuda Cenotaph, located outside the Cabinet Building on Front Street in Hamilton, is an exact limestone replica of the iconic London memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Built in 1920, it serves as a solemn tribute to Bermudians who lost their lives in World War I and World War II.

The 35-foot limestone monument faithfully mimics Lutyens’ clean, elegant, and abstract geometry, which translates to “empty tomb”. The structure features carved laurel wreaths and bears flags representing the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force [WIKI]
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22/05/2026

A magical moment in the Cotswolds: Martin Lutyens, great nephew of Sir Edwin Lutyens, and cofounder of Lutyens Trust America takes a moment to enjoy a wonderful Lutyens Bench inspired by his great uncle’s genius at the Stump Pub with family.

11/05/2026

A wonderful Lutyens Trust America annual meeting today in New York City.
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30/04/2026