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The Hall during rebuild
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  • paradisedreamer
  • By paradisedreamer on June 18, 2003
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  • Kensington and Kensington Palace - London
    by paradisedreamer
    This is the former residence of Princess Diana after she and Prince Charles separated. It is still inhabited Princess Margaret, Prince Michael of Kent and his wife and the Duke of Gloucester. Kensington gardens are lovely and there is now a children's playground which is excellent.

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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Kensington Palace
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  • lou31
  • By lou31 on June 6, 2005
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    Palace gardens
    by lou31
    The Palace and the Orangery restaurant were both closed when I arrived so I didn't get to go in. I had a walk around the gardens though but didn't stay long. They were nice enough and I should have went back to see more.

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  • Directions: Next door to Hyde Park in Kensington Gardens.
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Kensington Palace
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  • By filipdebont on May 4, 2003
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  • Kensington Palace - London
    Kensington Palace
    by filipdebont
    In fact Kensington Palace is a Royal Palace.
    It is still inhabited by some members of the Royal Family. (Princess Margaret, sister of Elisabeth, Prince Michael of Kent and his wife and the Duke of Gloucester).
    It is possible to visit a small part of the Palace, like the state apartments with the Kings Gallery and the Queens bedroom.
    On the lower floor you can see the Court Dress Collection, royal dresses and uniforms from 1750 till 1950.

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  • Address: Kensington Gardens
  • Directions: Subway : Queensway
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Africa
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  • By filipdebont on April 27, 2003
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  • Africa - London
    Africa
    by filipdebont
    The Albert Memorial is surrounded at each corner by a statue that shows a different continent.

    On this picture you see Africa. The other continents are Europe, America and Asia.

    For more pictures see my Albert Memorial Travelogue.

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  • Address: Kensington Gardens
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Albert
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  • By filipdebont on April 27, 2003
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    Albert
    by filipdebont
    The complete monument is 55 m high and made by Sir Gilbert Scott.

    In 1851 there was a World Exposition at this place, and Albert was a bit the man behind this exposition. So that is the reason why this statue is located over here.

    On the gold statue of Albert you can see him with a catalogue of this World Exposition on his knee; this statue was made by John Foley.

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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Albert Memorial
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  • By filipdebont on April 27, 2003
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    Albert Memorial
    by filipdebont
    This magnificent monument for the beloved husband of Queen Victoria was completed in 1876. Albert was only 41 years old when he died of typhus.

    To me it looked a bit like a Thai temple. Maybe because I did one trip to Thailand to much, like this I start to see Thai temples everywhere . . .

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  • Address: South carriage Drive
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Royal Albert Hall
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  • Updated By filipdebont on May 4, 2003
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  • Royal Albert Hall - London
    Royal Albert Hall
    by filipdebont
    This round Royal Albert Hall is built in 1871 by Francis Fowke and it is built in the same style as a Roman amphitheatre.
    There are about 8000 seats in this theatre. This is also the place of the annual Proms (promenade concerts). At the moment I visited London, Cirque de Soleil was performing in this Hall.

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  • Address: Kensington Gore
  • Directions: Subway : High st Kensington
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Kensington Palace and Gardens
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  • Sharon
  • By Sharon on April 19, 2003
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  • Kensington and Kensington Palace - London
    by Sharon
    Kensington Palace known today mostly for the fact that it was where Princess Diana Lived.
    I never entered the palace or to the exhibit of Diana's clothes and other stuff so i have no idea how good it is. i just loved walking around in Kensington gardens, its a real lovely and relaxing place.

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  • Directions: HIgh St. Kensington tube station - District & circle lines
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Embassy Houses
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  • Sophie1980
  • By Sophie1980 on March 23, 2003
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  • The Embassy Houses in London are located mostly in one street. The houses are huge, palatial buildings, and most are beautiful. Take a stroll at night when the houses are lit up.
    Security guards flank both entrances, but this is mostly for cars, and you're free to walk through.

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  • Address: Off Kensington High Street
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: Albert Memorial
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  • By Pravatti on March 9, 2005
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  • Kensington and Kensington Palace - London
    by Pravatti
    After the Tower Bridge ,this is my favourite thing in London.I just came here and stayed there for a long time looking all the details at this glowing monument.Thanks to Sir George Gilbert Scott for design...

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  • Directions: TUBE-knightsbridge or High street kensigton.from both station 10-minutes walk
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