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Kensington Collection

Discover the enchantment of Kensington, a captivating neighborhood in London, England

Background imageKensington Collection: Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens

Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens
Illustration showing the statue of Peter Pan, sculpted by Sir George Frampton and erected in Kensington Gardens, London, on 1 May 1912. Date: c.1920

Background imageKensington Collection: Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in

Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in Kensington Church Street, West London. She is 2nd from the right, with her friend singer Cilla Black, far right

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington Palace and Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kensington Palace and Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: England, London, Kensington, Royal Albert Hall

England, London, Kensington, Royal Albert Hall

Background imageKensington Collection: Captain Berrys dachshunds in the park

Captain Berrys dachshunds in the park
A large number of dachshunds, one of them a rough coated specimen, are taken for a walk in the park. They belong to a Captain Berry of Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Imperial Institute, London

Imperial Institute, London
The Imperial Institute, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator

Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989. Creator
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Liza Minnelli, Royal Albert Hall, London 1989

Background imageKensington Collection: The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London

The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London
The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Blythe House - Post Office Savings Bank, West Kensington

Blythe House - Post Office Savings Bank, West Kensington
Blythe House, 23 Blythe Road, West Kensington - originally built as the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank (as shown on this card)

Background imageKensington Collection: Biba move to Kensington Church Street

Biba move to Kensington Church Street
A highly publicised moving day for the Biba boutique of Barbara Hulanicki as around 60 models

Background imageKensington Collection: Derry and Toms Poster

Derry and Toms Poster
Poster for Derry & Toms department store, Kensington High Street, London

Background imageKensington Collection: London arms and seals

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington Underground Station, West London

Kensington Underground Station, West London
View inside Kensington (now High Street Kensington) Station on the London Underground. Date: 1868

Background imageKensington Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Aston Webb Front

Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Aston Webb Front - the final modified design - opened in 1909. Date: 1903

Background imageKensington Collection: 1986 Lamborghini Countach

1986 Lamborghini Countach
Lamborghini Countach outside the Royal Garden Hotel by Kensington Gardens, London in 1986 Date: 1986

Background imageKensington Collection: Peter Pan statue arrives in Kensington Gardens

Peter Pan statue arrives in Kensington Gardens
Photograph from the ILN announcing the arrival of the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by Sir George Frampton, which appeared magically one morning (1 May 1912) with no formal unveiling

Background imageKensington Collection: Model of HMS Victory of 1737

Model of HMS Victory of 1737
Model of HMS Victory, as displayed in the South Kensington Museum, 1865. HMS Victory, launched in 1737, was a three-decker first-rate warship of 100 guns

Background imageKensington Collection: Suffragette, The House That Man Built Banner

Suffragette, The House That Man Built Banner. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint, showing suffragettes carrying a banner

Background imageKensington Collection: MFB North Kensington fire station, West London

MFB North Kensington fire station, West London
North Kensington was one of the latter fire stations to be built by the MFB in 1882 prior to the creation of the London County Council in 1889

Background imageKensington Collection: Harrods, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harrods, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Natural History Museum, London

Natural History Museum, London
The impressive front of the Natural History Museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse - built and opened in 1888 - the Central Towers and Main Entrance

Background imageKensington Collection: Princess Louise

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Background imageKensington Collection: Imperial College, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Imperial College, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Peter Pan Statue

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan monument was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Background imageKensington Collection: April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving)

April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving)
986032 April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); 46.8x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: April, from Twelve Months of Flowers)

Background imageKensington Collection: Card Game - The Game of Suffragette

Card Game - The Game of Suffragette
The Game of Suffragette was devised and produced by the Kensington branch of the Womens Social & Political Union

Background imageKensington Collection: Intended Building of the Royal College of Music

Intended Building of the Royal College of Music
1596513 Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving) by English School

Background imageKensington Collection: Royal Albert Hall and corner statue of the Albert Memorial, Kensington

Royal Albert Hall and corner statue of the Albert Memorial, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington Infirmary, West London

Kensington Infirmary, West London
The entrance to Kensington Infirmary on Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road) in West London

Background imageKensington Collection: Sheep graze in Kensington Gardens

Sheep graze in Kensington Gardens
Sheep grazing in Kensington Gardens, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Queen Victorias First Council, Kensington Palace, 1837

Queen Victorias First Council, Kensington Palace, 1837
Engraving showing Queen Victoria holding her first council with the British government, eleven am on the morning of her accession, 20th June 1837

Background imageKensington Collection: London / Albert Hall

London / Albert Hall
The Royal Albert hall, south Kensington

Background imageKensington Collection: The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Yachting at Kensington

Yachting at Kensington
Sailing model yachts on the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park

Background imageKensington Collection: The Imperial Institute, London

The Imperial Institute, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Peter Pan Statue

Peter Pan Statue
Happy children dancing in a fairy ring around Sir George Framptons statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which was erected on 1 May 1912

Background imageKensington Collection: Royal Albert Hall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Albert Hall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Sunken garden, Kensington Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunken garden, Kensington Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageKensington Collection: Peter Pan Statue

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan statue was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Background imageKensington Collection: At the Serpentine

At the Serpentine
Fairies at the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens

Background imageKensington Collection: Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Date: circa 1918

Background imageKensington Collection: Bye Baby Bunting

Bye Baby Bunting Date: circa 1918

Background imageKensington Collection: Old Street Map of Kensington and Notting Hill 1908

Old Street Map of Kensington and Notting Hill 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around Kensington and Notting Hill. The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London and Suburbs 1908

Background imageKensington Collection: England, London, Kensington, The Churchill Arms Pub

England, London, Kensington, The Churchill Arms Pub

Background imageKensington Collection: Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington, SW London

Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington, SW London
View of Cornwall Gardens (north side looking west), South Kensington, SW London. circa 1910

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington High Street, West London

Kensington High Street, West London. Streetscape showing old fashioned shop fronts. circa 1905

Background imageKensington Collection: LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station

LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station
The firefighters from North Kensington fire station, Faraday Road, W10, pose on the station forecourt on their pump escape and pump

Background imageKensington Collection: St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London

St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London
In 1847-8 the parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, south west London, erected a workhouse at the east of Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road)

Background imageKensington Collection: UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

Background imageKensington Collection: Georgian architecture, Kensington, London, England, UK

Georgian architecture, Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageKensington Collection: Diplodocus Carnegii - Reptile Gallery, Natural History Museu

Diplodocus Carnegii - Reptile Gallery, Natural History Museu
Cast of Diplodocus Carnegii - Reptile Gallery, British Natural History Museum, Kensington, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageKensington Collection: UK. London. South Kensington. Natural History Museum

UK. London. South Kensington. Natural History Museum

Background imageKensington Collection: Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington

Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington

Background imageKensington Collection: Charles Darwin statue unveiled, 1885

Charles Darwin statue unveiled, 1885
Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London. The white marble statue was sculpted by Mr

Background imageKensington Collection: Aerial View of South Kensington, London

Aerial View of South Kensington, London
circa 1910s

Background imageKensington Collection: Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London

Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageKensington Collection: LONDON / HYDE PARK 1892

LONDON / HYDE PARK 1892
A nanny watches children play by the Serpentine, Kensington Gardens. Date: 1892

Background imageKensington Collection: Guides and Scouts at Baden Powell House, London

Guides and Scouts at Baden Powell House, London
Girl Guides and Boy Scouts relaxing at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Background imageKensington Collection: LCC-LFB Kensington fire station, SW London

LCC-LFB Kensington fire station, SW London
Located in Old Court Place near Kensington Church Street, Kensington fire station retained a horse drawn turntable ladder until 1921 when it was finally replaced by a motorised version

Background imageKensington Collection: Fairies, Kensington Gdns

Fairies, Kensington Gdns
The fairies are exquisite dancers... Date: First published: 1904

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, Banstead, Surrey

Kensington & Chelsea District School, Banstead, Surrey
Aerial view of Beechholme childrens home, Banstead, Surrey, originally established in 1876 as the Kensington and Chelsea District School to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageKensington Collection: Victoria Waters Flowers

Victoria Waters Flowers
Victoria as a child, tending the garden at Kensington Palace

Background imageKensington Collection: A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho)

A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho)
1198174 A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageKensington Collection: The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London

The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London Date: circa 1900

Background imageKensington Collection: Sketch of Queens Arms, Kensington, London

Sketch of Queens Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

Background imageKensington Collection: Lads of the Village PH, North Kensington, London

Lads of the Village PH, North Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageKensington Collection: Photograph of Kensington Arms, Kensington, London

Photograph of Kensington Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageKensington Collection: Sketch of Elephant & Castle PH, Kensington, London

Sketch of Elephant & Castle PH, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

Background imageKensington Collection: The gates to Holland Park, Kensington (engraving)

The gates to Holland Park, Kensington (engraving)
2775872 The gates to Holland Park, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gates to Holland Park)

Background imageKensington Collection: Sculptures around the base of the Prince Consort Memorial (engraving)

Sculptures around the base of the Prince Consort Memorial (engraving)
614114 Sculptures around the base of the Prince Consort Memorial (engraving) by English School

Background imageKensington Collection: Church of St Mary Abbots, Kensington (engraving)

Church of St Mary Abbots, Kensington (engraving)
5204501 Church of St Mary Abbots, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, Professor G G Scott, RA, Architect)

Background imageKensington Collection: Christ Church, Victoria-Road, Kensington (engraving)

Christ Church, Victoria-Road, Kensington (engraving)
1102086 Christ Church, Victoria-Road, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Victoria-Road, Kensington)

Background imageKensington Collection: HOLLAND ST / KENSINGTON

HOLLAND ST / KENSINGTON
Holland Street, Kensington Date: 1908

Background imageKensington Collection: Scouts and Guides in Baden Powell House, London

Scouts and Guides in Baden Powell House, London
Aerial view of Scouts and Guides looking at items on display in Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Two forms of transport on a London bridge

Two forms of transport on a London bridge -- a double decker bus on the left, a horse and cart on the right

Background imageKensington Collection: LCC-MFB Kensington fire station, W London

LCC-MFB Kensington fire station, W London
The appliance room of the former Kensington fire station which was located in King Street, W8. It was built in 1871 and closed in 1905 when the new Kensington fire station was opened

Background imageKensington Collection: Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel
The ultra modern Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London, with its trendy underground car park. Date: late 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Spr Office - Rare Books

Spr Office - Rare Books
Offices of the SOCIETY FOR PSYCHICAL RESEARCH at their former address, Adam & Eve Mews, Kensington, London : rare books in the Library Date: 1987

Background imageKensington Collection: The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London

The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London. circa 1870s

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington Gardens Lake

Kensington Gardens Lake
A charming glimpse of The Long Water, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London. Date: 1940s

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, Boys Band

Kensington & Chelsea District School, Boys Band
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington High Street

Kensington High Street
The High Street in the mid- 19th century

Background imageKensington Collection: Round Pond 1927

Round Pond 1927
Wildlife on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens




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Discover the enchantment of Kensington, a captivating neighborhood in London, England. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Peter Pan as you visit the iconic Peter Pan statue nestled within Kensington Gardens. Feel the magic come alive as you explore this lush green oasis right in the heart of the city. Step back in time and uncover the rich history that lies within Kensington's boundaries. Marvel at the grandeur of Royal Albert Hall, an architectural masterpiece hosting unforgettable performances throughout its storied past. Delve into automotive heritage at The Engine Room at Clement-Talbot Motor Works, where innovation meets craftsmanship. Admire vintage charm with a glimpse of yesteryears through Derry and Toms Poster, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. Experience Blythe House - Post Office Savings Bank, an architectural gem showcasing timeless beauty amidst West Kensington's bustling streets. Immerse yourself in knowledge and culture at Imperial Institute, a hub for intellectual pursuits and artistic endeavors. Witness Captain Berry's dachshunds frolicking joyfully in one of Kensington's picturesque parks – a delightful sight to behold. Transport yourself to 1989 when legends like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. , and Liza Minnelli graced Royal Albert Hall with their mesmerizing performances – forever etching their names into Kensington's vibrant history. Marvel at the arrival of Peter Pan statue itself; witness how it breathes life into Kensington Gardens' already magical ambiance. Explore both historic and contemporary treasures as you wander through Kensington Palace and Gardens – an idyllic escape from city life that showcases London's regal allure. Uncover maritime wonders with a model replica of HMS Victory from 1737 – relive naval triumphs while appreciating exquisite craftsmanship firsthand. Imagine standing on hallowed ground as you envision Royal College of Music taking shape before your eyes through an engraving capturing its foundation stone laid on July 8th. Kensington, a neighborhood where history, art, and nature intertwine seamlessly.

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