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Kensington Gardens is one of the royal parks. It covers a 275 acres large area.
It is dominated by Albert Memorial, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The memorial consists of an ornate pavilion containing a statue of Prince Albert facing south, with statues representing Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas at the four corners. Leave a Comment
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The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens was completed in 1876, 15 years after the death of Queen Victoria's husband (consort) from typhoid fever. They had been married for 21 years when Albert died, Queen Victoria died in 1901, 40 years after Albert's death.
She mourned his death for the rest of her life, wearing black and laying his clothes out for him to wear every day so I suppose it's fitting that she erected such a grand monument to someone she was so devoted to.
As you walk around the monument, seated in the center is Albert, surrounded by his many interests and passions, on the upper level are four groups of figures representing agriculture, commerce, engineering and manufacturing sitting above a Parnassus Frieze with 187 composers, architects, poets, painters, and sculptors. On the lowest level there are four groups of figures around it symbolizing Europe with a bull, America with a buffalo, Africa with a camel and Asia with an elephant. Too bad there wasn't an Antartica with a penguin or an Australia with a kangaroo...
There are tours of the Memorial given at 14:00 and 15:00 every first Sunday of the month from March to December for £4.50, you can get more information on the website below. Leave a Comment
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The beautiful Albert Memorial is bound to catch your eye. This 175 foot tall gilded monument was completed in 1876 in tribute to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria' consort who died 15 years earlier. It's located right across from the Royal Albert Hall, and is a great place to grab a rest, take a few pictures and admire something that, to me, is quite beautiful. Leave a Comment
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you Di by kindretspiriLeave a Comment Directions: It is in Kensington Gardens and the nearest underground station is Queensway or High Street Kensington
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 The Royal Albert Hall of Arts
and Sciences by Airpunk
The Hall is famous for its concerts, especially the proms in summer. But also other events take place, like theater and opera, sport and many other cultural events. It is part of an area sometimes referred to as "albertopolis" south of Kensington gardens. This area is home to many cultural institutions and places built on behalf of Prince Albert. Leave a Comment
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Historic parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public, and it is also home to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, with items of ceremonial and court dress dating from the 18th century to date. Leave a Comment
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 Diana's Memorial Playground by MartinaHLeave a Comment Address: Kensington Palace, W8Directions: Tube: High Street Kensington, Queensway or Hyde Park corner.
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Once the favored home of kings and queens, this royal residence, redesigned by Christopher Wren for William and Mary in 1689, used to be a home to the late Princess Diana.
Now it acts as a museum and it features Princess Diana's dresses and Debutantes exhibition. You will also get a tour around the state rooms.
Personally, the only thing interesting were the paintings, and the history of the place, and the gardens other than that I found this place a bit dull. Although if your a Diana fan, then this is a must for you.
Also, check out the pond located outside the palace, it's full of swans! :) Leave a Comment
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 Churchill Arms by trvlrtom
From the outside, as you approach the pub, you will notice the beautiful flowers hanging in baskets. Address: 119 Kensington Church St.Phone: 020 7727 4242Directions: This is an easy walk to reach from either Notting Hill or High Street Kensington. On Kensington Church St. near Bedford.Website: www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=159
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Peter Pan , the boy who never grew up, has long been a popular story for children, both as book and film. It was written by J.M Barrie, a Scot, who lived for some time in a House facing the Lancaster Gate entrance to Hyde Park- a blue plaque is on the wall. As children we loved coming the statue in the park , with the rabbits and other small animals round the pedestal.
It is along the path near the serpentine , leading to the Princess Diana Memorial fountain.
It usually has a number of people looking at the statue. Leave a Comment Address: Kensington Gardens
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