Part of the University of the Arts London, Goldsmiths - situated in darkest New Cross - is one of the most famous and respected art schools in the world.

Alumni include Damon Albarn, Damien Hirst, Gary Hume, Julian Opie, Rob da Bank, Michael Landy, Ian Davenport, Sam Taylor-Wood, Liam Gillick, and, um, Tessa Jowell.