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South Kensington Collection (#4)

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Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Interior of the Internation Exhibition of 1862 (colour litho)

Interior of the Internation Exhibition of 1862 (colour litho)
STC416140 Interior of the Internation Exhibition of 1862 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Cromwell Road, March 1862 (sepia photo)

Cromwell Road, March 1862 (sepia photo)
STC416138 Cromwell Road, March 1862 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Queens Visit to South Kensington (engraving)

The Queens Visit to South Kensington (engraving)
1051827 The Queens Visit to South Kensington (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Michael Angelo Buonarroti (engraving)

Michael Angelo Buonarroti (engraving)
1053799 Michael Angelo Buonarroti (engraving) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Angelo Buonarroti, Design for Decoration of Lecture Theatre)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Royal Party at the opening ceremony of The Royal College Of Music, South Kensington (engraving)

The Royal Party at the opening ceremony of The Royal College Of Music, South Kensington (engraving)
1064474 The Royal Party at the opening ceremony of The Royal College Of Music, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving)

The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving)
1099253 The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington

The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington, opened on Tuesday Last (engraving)
1099164 The International Horticultural and Botanical Exhibition at South Kensington, opened on Tuesday Last (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London (colour photo)

Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London (colour photo)
3093106 Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Lord Warkworth, South Kensington, 2 September 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Lord Warkworth, South Kensington, 2 September 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611644 Lord Warkworth, South Kensington, 2 September 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Warkworth)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: St Jude s, South Kensington (engraving)

St Jude s, South Kensington (engraving)
5204636 St Jude s, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jude s, South Kensington, Messrs George and Henry Godwin, Architects)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Horticultural Gardens, South Kensington (engraving)

Horticultural Gardens, South Kensington (engraving)
5209397 Horticultural Gardens, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Gardens, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: View of the Estate of the Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851, at South Kensington

View of the Estate of the Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851, at South Kensington, as proposed to be laid out
5213546 View of the Estate of the Commissioners for the Exhibition of 1851, at South Kensington, as proposed to be laid out, partly for the Horticultural Society (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Messers Brinsmeads Pianofortes at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)

Messers Brinsmeads Pianofortes at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614176 Messers Brinsmeads Pianofortes at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Illuminations at the International Inventions Exhibition (colour litho)

The Illuminations at the International Inventions Exhibition (colour litho)
1614101 The Illuminations at the International Inventions Exhibition (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602503 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the Imperial Institute Last Monday (engraving)

The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the Imperial Institute Last Monday (engraving)
1591254 The Queen laying the Foundation-Stone of the Imperial Institute Last Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Sketches at the Rehearsal of the Greek Play 'The Tale of Troy, 'at Sir C J Freakes Residence

Sketches at the Rehearsal of the Greek Play "The Tale of Troy, "at Sir C J Freakes Residence
1624406 Sketches at the Rehearsal of the Greek Play " The Tale of Troy, " at Sir C J Freakes Residence, South Kensington (engraving) by Courbould

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Sketches in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Sketches in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
1622565 Sketches in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Natural History Museum)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Opening of the International Health Exhibition, Procession passing through the Old London Street

Opening of the International Health Exhibition, Procession passing through the Old London Street (engraving)
1622544 Opening of the International Health Exhibition, Procession passing through the Old London Street (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Opening of the Anglo Danish Exhibition at South Kensington by the Princess of Wales (engraving)

Opening of the Anglo Danish Exhibition at South Kensington by the Princess of Wales (engraving)
1038068 Opening of the Anglo Danish Exhibition at South Kensington by the Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Investiture of the New Crown Prince of Siam at the Siamese Legation, South Kensington (litho)

Investiture of the New Crown Prince of Siam at the Siamese Legation, South Kensington (litho)
1039000 Investiture of the New Crown Prince of Siam at the Siamese Legation, South Kensington (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection, South Kensington (engraving)

Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection, South Kensington (engraving)
1103888 Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms and Armour from the Meyrick Collection)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Victorian Court at the International Exhibition (engraving)

The Victorian Court at the International Exhibition (engraving)
1049016 The Victorian Court at the International Exhibition (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorian Court at the International Exhibition)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Historical Costumes at the International Health Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)

Historical Costumes at the International Health Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)
1045719 Historical Costumes at the International Health Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving)

The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving)
1045960 The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Machine-Guns at the International Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)

Machine-Guns at the International Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)
1044992 Machine-Guns at the International Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The City and Guilds of London Technical Institute at South Kensington (engraving)

The City and Guilds of London Technical Institute at South Kensington (engraving)
1054477 The City and Guilds of London Technical Institute at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Queens Visit to South Kensington, Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria

The Queens Visit to South Kensington, Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum (litho)
1051959 The Queens Visit to South Kensington, Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum (litho) by Hatherell

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Imperial Institute (b / w photo)

The Imperial Institute (b / w photo)
3628426 The Imperial Institute (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: View of the Present State of the Building for the International Exhibition of 1862... (engraving)

View of the Present State of the Building for the International Exhibition of 1862... (engraving)
2773696 View of the Present State of the Building for the International Exhibition of 1862... (engraving) by Hull, Edward (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving)

The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving)
2773645 The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving) by Prior, William Henry (1812-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exhibition Building at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: A young French lady astonishes South Kensington by getting outside an omnibus (engraving)

A young French lady astonishes South Kensington by getting outside an omnibus (engraving)
610345 A young French lady astonishes South Kensington by getting outside an omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Albert Hall Mansions, South Kensington, London (engraving)

Albert Hall Mansions, South Kensington, London (engraving)
606666 Albert Hall Mansions, South Kensington, London (engraving) by Lethaby, Willam Richard (1857-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Hall Mansions, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving)

The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving)
606467 The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Removal of a large tree from Chiswick to the new gardens of the Horticultural Society at South

Removal of a large tree from Chiswick to the new gardens of the Horticultural Society at South Kensington (engraving)
606460 Removal of a large tree from Chiswick to the new gardens of the Horticultural Society at South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The new gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at South Kensington (engraving)

The new gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at South Kensington (engraving)
606453 The new gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Design for the proposed new oratory of St Philip Neri (engraving)

Design for the proposed new oratory of St Philip Neri (engraving)
605143 Design for the proposed new oratory of St Philip Neri (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for the proposed new oratory of St Philip Neri)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Church of the Oratory (engraving)

Church of the Oratory (engraving)
605140 Church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of the Oratory, South Kensington, by architect Herbert A Gribble)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The cupola of the new church of the Oratory (engraving)

The cupola of the new church of the Oratory (engraving)
605124 The cupola of the new church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: St Wilfrids Chapel in The Oratory (engraving)

St Wilfrids Chapel in The Oratory (engraving)
605120 St Wilfrids Chapel in The Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Wilfrids Chapel in The Oratory, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: A view of the Sanctuary at the new church of the Oratory (engraving)

A view of the Sanctuary at the new church of the Oratory (engraving)
605117 A view of the Sanctuary at the new church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Exhibition of National Portraits at South Kensington (engraving)

The Exhibition of National Portraits at South Kensington (engraving)
604183 The Exhibition of National Portraits at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Roland Gardens, South Kensington, London (coloured engraving)

Roland Gardens, South Kensington, London (coloured engraving)
606663 Roland Gardens, South Kensington, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland Gardens, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington: Afternoon lecture on practical cookery

National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington: Afternoon lecture on practical cookery (engraving)
606643 National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington: Afternoon lecture on practical cookery (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: New house, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London (engraving)

New house, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London (engraving)
606639 New house, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New house, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London; R Norman Shaw)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London (photo)

The Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London (photo)
610606 The Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The International Exhibition of 1871: The New Buildings at South Kensington (engraving)

The International Exhibition of 1871: The New Buildings at South Kensington (engraving)
608654 The International Exhibition of 1871: The New Buildings at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition of 1871)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)

Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)
608610 Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-46); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition)




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Discover the enchanting charm of South Kensington, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. Step into a bygone era as you explore this captivating neighborhood, filled with iconic landmarks and hidden gems waiting to be uncovered. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage as you wander through its picturesque streets. Feel the allure of yesteryears beckoning you to embark on a journey through time. The vintage photograph "Where Do You Want To Go?" from 1922 captures the essence of exploration that lies at the heart of this vibrant district. Marvel at architectural wonders that have stood the test of time, such as The Royal Society depicted in an exquisite engraving. This esteemed institution has been a hub for scientific advancements since its inception, fostering innovation and intellectual curiosity. Transport yourself back to c1870 with "The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum" photograph, showcasing opulence and elegance within one of London's most renowned cultural institutions. Indulge your senses in art, design, and history as you meander through its hallowed halls, and is home to one of London's most iconic venues - Royal Albert Hall. Imposing yet graceful, it stands proudly amidst its surroundings like a beacon calling all music enthusiasts to experience unforgettable performances that resonate deep within their souls. Seek solace in spiritual sanctuaries like "The new church of Oratory, " where tranquility envelops visitors seeking moments of reflection amidst bustling city life. Witness how faith can inspire breathtaking architecture while offering respite from the chaos outside. Delve into political history with glimpses into "The First London County Council. " This engraving serves as a reminder that progress is born out of collective efforts towards social change and urban development. Embark on an educational adventure at world-renowned institutions like Natural History Museum along Exhibition Road – an awe-inspiring haven for knowledge seekers young and old alike.