The Story of South Ken

Walk preview

Step 1: The story of South Ken begins with the The Great Exhibition of 1851, which took place here, in Hyde Park.

Step 2: Our walk begins in Hyde Park Corner.

Step 3: For the first part of the walk, follow Serpentine Road for around 15 minutes. While you’re at it, let’s start at the very beginning…

Step 4: The brainchild of Prince Albert and his colleague Henry Cole, the Great Exhibition of 1851 was the catalyst for the cultural region we know today.

Step 5: Prince Albert had high hopes for the Exhibition, stating that is aim was ‘the unity of mankind.’

Step 6: He decided on Joseph Paxton’s huge glass house design- the Crystal Palace- to house the Exhibition.

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