In keeping with the theme of using old buildings for their exhibition spaces, Riflemaker has just recently opened its second shop on the corner of Soho Square, a beautiful Grade One listed mansion which was built in 1746 as a hostel for the destitute of St Anne's Parish.

The exhibition space is situated on the first floor at the top of a 'crinoline' staircase, so named because of the wide railings built on it to accommodate the width of 18th century ladies' skirts. There are three rooms; the Withdrawing Room, the Council Room and the Records Room as well as a private chapel for evening events and talks, and a cafe within a walled garden, known as the spot Charles Dickens sat to compose A Tale of Two Cities.

Exhibitions are usually eight weeks long and take on the look of a privately-owned museum whilst showing contemporary art mostly by young international artists.