KCAW + RGS Albertopolis Tour

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  Step 1: This walk in South Kensington’s famous cultural quarter is curated by the Royal Geographical Society.

• Step 2: Shining monuments, grand museums and curious corners - South Kensington boasts some of Britain’s most famous landmarks and visitor attractions. Recent statistics suggest more people visit this area each year than Venice!

• Step 3: But just over just 150 years ago this unique part of London was made up of fields and market gardens.

• Step 4: This trail explores the hidden stories of a seemingly well-trodden path. Uncover how one of London’s most iconic neighbourhoods has grown and how it gained the nickname ‘Albertopolis’...

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  Step 5: Begin your journey through Albertopolis at The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens

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  Step 6: This magnificent memorial is to Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.

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