A hidden gem close to London Bridge
& the City of London
Set amid the wonderful galleries, shops and restaurants of historic Bermondsey Street, our Georgian building, opposite White Cube, was once part of Christy’s, the largest hat-making factory in the world; today it houses an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique frames, the perfect environment in which to consult, select from hundreds of framing samples and find the right solution for each project.
Following the covid19 outbreak we now operate following government guidelines and are open by appointment only. Please call 020 7234 0123 or email to arrange a timed consultation for between the hours of 11 am -5 pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Please call at least the day before to make the appointment and ensure it is confirmed before attending. Our office hours for correspondence are now 12 noon - 5.30 pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. We are home to hundreds of antique prints, maps, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints from the 16th century to the present day, we have changing exhibitions, a library of art books and a comfy sofa should you need to wait for a few minutes.
We are happy to advise on every aspect of exhibiting and framing
Hundreds of traditional and contemporary frame and mount samples
“A connoisseur’s collection of antique frames sets the scene for a thriving picture-framing workshop in Bermondsey””
Explore the history of London through maps and prints
Discover the past in drawers of antique prints
Select a theme for your interior
Match a period frame to suit your artwork
Browse at leisure
Relax in a comfy armchair with a book on prints, paintings or frames from our library shelves.
“I had three paintings framed at Pure & Applied Framing. I couldn’t have been happier. The attention to detail and surface finish was exceptional. Harriet was very helpful and patient with my requests. Thank you for a great job.”
