Discovering South Ken’s History

Walks, England, Greater London, Kensington and Chelsea

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  • Discover London’s home of science, arts and inspiration on foot with a touch of history along the way!

    Step 1: Discover London’s home of science, arts and inspiration on foot with a touch of history along the way!

  • The nickname ‘Albertopolis’ is a nod Prince Albert who held a vision that this area should be the home of arts and science.

    Step 2: The nickname ‘Albertopolis’ is a nod Prince Albert who held a vision that this area should be the home of arts and science.

  • Begin at South Kensington Tube station, where at the outbreak of WW2 bomb detection equipment was stored…

    Step 3: Begin at South Kensington Tube station, where at the outbreak of WW2 bomb detection equipment was stored…

  • Step 4: Walk through the station and past plenty of wonderful cafes to arrive at the beginning of Exhibition Road!

  • Step 5: Exhibition Road gets it name from the Great Exhibition of 1851- one of the most spectacular events to take place in Britain in the 1800s! The event generate a vast profit of £186,000.

  • The Ismaili Centre, opened in 1985, was designed to be compatible with its surroundings while reflecting the mood of Islamic architecture.

    Step 6: The Ismaili Centre, opened in 1985, was designed to be compatible with its surroundings while reflecting the mood of Islamic architecture.

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