Kensington And Chelsea Collection (#3)

Kensington Palace, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Kensington Palace, c1876. Residence of the British Royal Family since 17th century, birthplace of Queen Victoria. A former Jacobean mansion extended by Christopher Wren

The Albert Memorial, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Albert Memorial, c1876. The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in Gothic Revival style was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince

The Old Chelsea Manor House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Old Chelsea Manor House, c1876. Chelsea Manor House was a residence of Henry VIII of England in 1536, home to Elizabeth I of England, and then to Anne of Cleves

Court-Yard of the Rose and Crown, 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Court-Yard of the " Rose and Crown", 1820, (c1876). Formerly known as the Oliver Cromwell, the oldest house and largest inn in Knightsbridge with extensive stabling and galleries

Kingston House, Knightsbridge, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Kingston House, Knightsbridge, c1876. Kingston House, a Palladian mansion built on the site of the demolished townhouse of Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull (1711-1773)

The White Hart, Knightsbridge, 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The " White Hart", Knightsbridge, 1820, (c1876). From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

The North Side of Knightsbridge in 1820, from the Cannon Brewery to Hyde Park Corner, (c1876). From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

The Spring Garden, Worlds End. c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Spring Garden, " Worlds End". c1876. Spring Gardens is a street in St. James s, London, From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Map of Belgravia, 1814, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Map of Belgravia, 1814, (c1876). Developed in the early 19th century by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster under the direction of Thomas Cubitt

Interior of the Court-Yard of Old Tattersall s. c1876. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Court-Yard of Old " Tattersall s". c1876. Auctioneer of race horses, founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall (1724-1795)

Entrance to Old Tattersall s. c1876. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Old " Tattersall s". c1876. Auctioneer of race horses, founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall (1724-1795), at Hyde Park corner then moving to Knightsbridge in 1865

The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790, (c1876). Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries Garden in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow medicinal plants

Carlyles House, Great Cheyne Row, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Carlyles House, Great Cheyne Row, c1876. Home of historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane Welsh Carlyle, the building dates from 1708 at No. 24 Cheyne Row (No)

London. The Western Suburbs, c1876. Creator: Unknown
London. The Western Suburbs, c1876. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford

Cheyne Walk and Cadogan Pier, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Cheyne Walk and Cadogan Pier, c1876. Cadogan Pier was designed by Nathaniel Handford and buillt by Earl Cadogan in 1841. It was rebuilt around 1875 following the completion of Albert Bridge

Old Mansions in Chelsea, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Old Mansions in Chelsea, c1876. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford

Portobello Farm, 1830, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Portobello Farm, 1830, (c1876). Portobello Farm stood in the midst of open fields, in what is now Portobello Road. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People

Holland House, from the North, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, from the North, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Grand Staircase, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Grand Staircase, Holland House, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, destroyed by German firebombing during the Blitz

Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Rogers Seat, named after Samuel Rogers, poet and banker and comissioned gateway of Portland stone by Inigo Jones

Old Kensington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Old Kensington, c1876. Kensington, a suburb of London and birth-place of Queen Victoria with conveyancing of the estate passing between Earls

Earls Court House (Formerly John Hunters House), c1876. Creator: Unknown
Earls Court House (Formerly John Hunters House), c1876. John Hunter (1728-1793) purchased Earls Court House in 1764 and lived here until his death

Outfall of Westbourne, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Outfall of Westbourne, c1876. The River Westbourne, tributary of the River Thames carried pure drinking water into the City of London, in the 19th century, the water became impure and was culverted

The Flower Walks, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Flower Walks, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Kensington Gardens, once private gardens of Kensington Palace, originally created by Henry VIII in 1536 for use as a hunting ground

The Scotch Firs, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Scotch Firs, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Scots pines grow in Kensington Gardens, once private gardens of Kensington Palace, , originally created by Henry VIII in 1536 for use as a hunting ground

Kensington Palace, from the Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Kensington Palace, from the Gardens, c1876. Kensington Palace, residence of the British Royal Family since 17th century. Originally a Jacobean mansion bought by William

West Front of Kensington Palace, c1876. Creator: Unknown
West Front of Kensington Palace, c1876. Kensington Palace, residence of the British Royal Family since 17th century. Originally a Jacobean mansion bought by William

Kensington High Street, in 1860, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Kensington High Street, in 1860, (c1876). Kensington High Street is one of west Londons most popular shopping streets, from late 19th century until mid-1970s the street had three classic department

The Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, c1876. The Round Pond is an ornamental lake in Kensington Gardens, created in 1730 by George II

Campden House, 1720, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Campden House, 1720, (c1876). Campden House, built by Baptist Hicks, 1st Viscount Campden was used as a girls boarding school until it was burnt down in 1867

Old Kensington Church, about 1750, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Kensington Church, about 1750, (c1876). Old Kensington Church replaced with a buiding designed by Sir Gilbert Scott. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People

The Black Lion, Church Street, Chelsea, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The " Black Lion", Church Street, Chelsea, in 1820, (c1876). Pub established in 17th century and rebuilt in its present form in around 1892. It is now called the Pigs Ear

Old View of Kensington, about 1750, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old View of Kensington, about 1750, (c1876). Kensington, was a suburb of London and birth-place of Queen Victoria with conveyancing of property passing between Earls

Interior of Kensington Church, 1850, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Interior of Kensington Church, 1850, (c1876). Kensington Church built from the designs of Sir Gilbert Scott. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). The Kensington Turnpike Trust was formed by Act of Parliament in 1725 to care for several important roads to the west of London

Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Gore House, built in the 1750s and decorated by architect Robert Adam, was residence of political reformer William Wilberforce between 1808 and 1821

Interior of the Albert Hall, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Albert Hall, c1876. Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall in South Kensington, designed by civil engineers Francis Fowke and Henry Y. D

The Horticultural Garden and Exhibition Building, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Horticultural Garden and Exhibition Building, c1876. Garden maintained by the Royal Horticultural Society from 1861 to c1886 on what is now Exhibition road

The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Originally called the Brompton exchange, the station was opened on 24 December 1868 by the Metropolitan Railway to designs by Sir John Fowler

The International Exhibition of 1862, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition of 1862, (c1876). The Great London Exposition was a world fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington

The Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. 19th century consumptive patients were turned away from hospitals as there was no known cure

The Pavilion, Hans Place, in 1800, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Pavilion, Hans Place, in 1800, (c1876). Hans Place, a garden square in Knightsbridge, dates from the 1770s, when architect Henry Holland leased 89 acres from Earl Cadogan

Entrance to Brompton Cemetery, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Brompton Cemetery, c1876. Brompton Cemetery in Kensington and Chelsea opened in 1840. By early 19th century, inner city burial grounds had long been unable to cope with the number of

Old Chelsea in 1750, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Chelsea in 1750, (c1876). King Henry VIII acquired the manor of Chelsea from Lord Sandys in 1536, by 1694 Chelsea remained rural and served London as a market garden

Chelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Chelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Chelsea Old Church dates from 1157 and was originally the parish church of Chelsea village, before it was engulfed by London. It is Grade I listed

The Worlds End, in 1790, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The " Worlds End", in 1790, (c1876). The Worlds End Tavern, dates back to at least the 17th century, a noted tea-garden at considerable distance from London

The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

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"Kensington and Chelsea: A Captivating Blend of History, Culture, and Glamour" Step into the enchanting world of Kensington and Chelsea, where legends like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. , and Liza Minnelli once graced the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London back in 1989. The air was filled with melodies that still echo through time. In Wilton Mews lies The Grenadier, a historic pub where coachmen used to gather for a drink. Today, its walls hold countless stories from the past as it stands as a testament to an era long gone by. Transport yourself to c1870 at the South Kensington Museum's Green Dining-room. This exquisite space showcases timeless elegance created by unknown artists who left their mark on history. Picture this: Chelsea Pensioners proudly carrying black jacks through London's streets in c1901 (1901). Their presence evokes respect for those who have served their country with honor. The Olympia Stadium has witnessed moments of triumph and glory throughout the years. Its grandeur serves as a reminder of sporting achievements etched into our memories forever. Stroll down memory lane outside St. Mary's Church in Kensington during Queen Victoria's visit to her birthplace in c1897. The scene captures both pride and adoration for Her Majesty amidst cheering crowds. Indulge your taste buds at The Chelsea Bun-House circa 1810 (c1876), where delectable treats were savored by locals seeking comfort and sweetness within its walls—a true culinary gem frozen in time. David Loudon's Bun House on Pimlico Road offers another glimpse into historical charm—its view transports you back to an era when simplicity held beauty beyond compare. Barkers of Kensington beckons shoppers with its allure captured perfectly in a 1951 advertisement—an invitation to explore fashion trends that defined an era while embracing modernity. Marvel at St Luke's Church standing tall since 1828, an architectural masterpiece by artist Lacey.