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Kensington Collection (page 8)

Background imageKensington Collection: Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1918

Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1918
Ninon blouse veiled over ivory ninon dainty trimmed with floral silk and finely hemstiched inset sleeves. Charming ninon blouse, veiled over ivory ninon and gold lace

Background imageKensington Collection: Terraced House - Ifield Road, Kensington, London

Terraced House - Ifield Road, Kensington, London
Terraced House - Ifield Road, Kensington, County of London, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageKensington Collection: Thought to be a Citro뮠Vintage Van, Kensington, London, Eng

Thought to be a Citro뮠Vintage Van, Kensington, London, Eng
Thought to be a Citro뮠 Vintage Van, Kensington, London, County of London, England. Belonging to Courtney Reed Expert Pleaters, 48, Brompton Road, Kensington. TTB Citroen. Date: 1920s

Background imageKensington Collection: The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London

The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London, County of London, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageKensington Collection: Indian carpet weavers

Indian carpet weavers
Indian weavers at work on a carpet loom, at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, held in South Kensington, London Date: 1886

Background imageKensington Collection: Iron gate from Hampton Court by Huntingdon Shaw

Iron gate from Hampton Court by Huntingdon Shaw
Iron gate from Hampton Court (credited in the 19th century to Huntingdon Shaw but later to Jean Tijou), Kensington Art Museum (now V&A Museum). Part of Box 35 Boswell Collection circa 1895

Background imageKensington Collection: South Kensington Museum

South Kensington Museum
Grill Room, South Kensington Museum. Ink and watercolour sketch by Florence Hardy, sister of poster artist Dudley Hardy and daughter of marine artist Thomas Bush Hardy Date: circa 1893

Background imageKensington Collection: A corner of the Spanish gardens at Derry and Toms, c. 1940s

A corner of the Spanish gardens at Derry and Toms, c. 1940s
A postcard showing a corner of the Spanish gardens at Derry and Toms roof garden, Kensington High Street, central London. This photograph shows the damaged bell-tower that was hit during World War

Background imageKensington Collection: The 1914 Season - in Kensington Gardens

The 1914 Season - in Kensington Gardens
Fashionable society meet and exchange pleasantries at a caf頩 n Kensington Gardens under the elm trees during the Season of 1914. Date: 1914

Background imageKensington Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Shop Kensington

Suffragette W. S. P. U Shop Kensington
Suffragette W.S.P.U Shop Kensington. The W.S.P.Us shop and office at 143. Church Street, Kensington, the Hon. Sec. (from 1911) was Evelyn Sharp (1869-1955) seen here with Votes for Women placard

Background imageKensington Collection: Suffragette March Kensington W. S. P. U

Suffragette March Kensington W. S. P. U
Suffragette March Kensington W.S.P.U. A March by the Kensington Branch of the Womens Social & Political Union, with banner, 7th October 1911

Background imageKensington Collection: Suffragette Votes for Women W. S. P. U Stall

Suffragette Votes for Women W. S. P. U Stall
Suffragette Votes for Women W.S.P.U Stall. Members of the Kensington branch of the Womens Social and Political Union on a stall at the Dress Exhibition held at Earls Court, London

Background imageKensington Collection: Suffragette Evelyn Sharp Rebel Women

Suffragette Evelyn Sharp Rebel Women. Suffragette novel by Evelyn Sharp (1869-1955) W.S.P.U member & organiser for the Kensington branch

Background imageKensington Collection: Kensington Vestry firefighters with trailer pump

Kensington Vestry firefighters with trailer pump. Date: 1860s

Background imageKensington Collection: Lionel de Latour Wells, MFB Chief Officer

Lionel de Latour Wells, MFB Chief Officer
Lionel de Latour Wells RN, Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade from 1896 to 1903. Cabinet photo by H & R Stiles, Kensington High Street, London

Background imageKensington Collection: LCC-London Fire Brigade. Kensington fire station

LCC-London Fire Brigade. Kensington fire station
Located in Old Court Place near Kensington Church Street, Kensington fire station retained a horse drawn turntable ladder until 1921 when it was finally replaced by a motorised version

Background imageKensington Collection: Digging A. R. P. shelters in Kensington Gardens, 1938

Digging A. R. P. shelters in Kensington Gardens, 1938
Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) volunteers digging trenches and shelters in Kensington Gardens, London, on 26th September 1938, watched by an interested crowd. A.R.P

Background imageKensington Collection: Volunteer nurses learning to bandage, outbreak of WW1

Volunteer nurses learning to bandage, outbreak of WW1
Volunteer nurses practising their bandaging techniques on children at Kensington Town Hall shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Background imageKensington Collection: International Horse Show at Olympia, 1907

International Horse Show at Olympia, 1907
The exterior of the International Horse Show at Olympia in 1907, as viewed from Kensington train station. Date: 1907

Background imageKensington Collection: Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887

Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887
The Arab horsemen at the Paris Hippodrome, Olympia, 1887. The troupe, part of Hippolyte Houckes company, were intended to demonstrate the customs and manners of the East

Background imageKensington Collection: Students at the Painting School, Pelham Street, London

Students at the Painting School, Pelham Street, London
Students at the Painting School, Pelham Street, nr. South Kensington Station, London. Principals: A. S. Cope, A.R.A and J. Watson Nicol. Date: 1910

Background imageKensington Collection: Royal visit to the Olympia Horse Show, 1908

Royal visit to the Olympia Horse Show, 1908
Mr. Walter Winans saluting King Edward VII before the royal box at the Olympia horse show in June 1908. Date: 1908

Background imageKensington Collection: Roman chariot race at Kensington Olympia, 1886

Roman chariot race at Kensington Olympia, 1886
The Paris Hippodrome at Olympia, the National Agricultural Hall, Kensington: the Roman chariot race, by a four abreast driving team(droski fashion). Date: 1886

Background imageKensington Collection: Royal visit to Kensington Olympia, 1887

Royal visit to Kensington Olympia, 1887
The visit of Queen Victoria to Olympia, London: royalty watching a re-enactment of a Roman chariot race from a dais. Date: March 1887

Background imageKensington Collection: A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914

A page of adverts from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914
A page of advertisements from The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914. D.H Evans adjustable ninon Motor Veil, life assurance policy from The Standard Life Company

Background imageKensington Collection: Kitchens of Baden Powell House, London

Kitchens of Baden Powell House, London
View of the modern kitchens at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: 10 July 1961

Background imageKensington Collection: Curtains for Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London

Curtains for Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Women sewing curtains for the newly built Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect

Background imageKensington Collection: Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London

Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Two workmen looking at an architectural plan on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. They are Stan Strowbridge (left)

Background imageKensington Collection: Scouts in library at Baden Powell House, London

Scouts in library at Baden Powell House, London
Boy scouts in the library at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Cub Scouts watching TV at Baden Powell House, London

Cub Scouts watching TV at Baden Powell House, London
A group of Cub Scouts watching TV in a seating area at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Meeting room and chapel, Baden Powell House, London

Meeting room and chapel, Baden Powell House, London
Three Cub Scouts in the meeting room and chapel, Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Cubs in refectory, Baden Powell House, London

Cubs in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cubs queueing for food in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Cubs and Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London

Cubs and Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cubs and Scouts in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Chapel in Baden Powell House, London

Chapel in Baden Powell House, London
View inside the chapel, Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Cub Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London

Cub Scouts in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Cub Scouts in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Tea break, Baden Powell House, London

Tea break, Baden Powell House, London
A tea break at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Dining room staff, Baden Powell House, London

Dining room staff, Baden Powell House, London
Dining room staff preparing for visitors at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Women and girls in refectory, Baden Powell House, London

Women and girls in refectory, Baden Powell House, London
Women and girls in the refectory of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Dining room of Baden Powell House, London

Dining room of Baden Powell House, London
People eating and serving in the dining room of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Main hall at Baden Powell House, London

Main hall at Baden Powell House, London
The main hall at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Plaque in Assembly Hall, Baden Powell House, London

Plaque in Assembly Hall, Baden Powell House, London
Plaque in the Assembly Hall of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. The plaque was unveiled in October 1966

Background imageKensington Collection: Dormitory at Baden Powell House, London

Dormitory at Baden Powell House, London
Communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Checking a dormitory at Baden Powell House, London

Checking a dormitory at Baden Powell House, London
Man checking a communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Boys in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London

Boys in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London
Two boys in a communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Girl Guides in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London

Girl Guides in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London
Girl Guides in a communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Scouts relaxing at Baden Powell House, London

Scouts relaxing at Baden Powell House, London
Boy scouts relaxing in a seating area at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Two of them are playing a game of chess. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageKensington Collection: Map with clocks at Baden Powell House, London

Map with clocks at Baden Powell House, London
A modern map with clocks showing the time in different parts of the globe at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Above it are the words: From All Corners of the Earth You Have Journeyed

Background imageKensington Collection: Man in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London

Man in dormitory at Baden Powell House, London
A man adjusting his tie in the mirror of a communal dormitory at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961



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