Group    From 1953 

Kensington Society

"The objects of The Kensington Society are to preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest."

Founded by Gay Christiansen.

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Kensington Society

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Alec Clifton-Taylor

This garden was created in loving memory of Alec Clifton-Taylor, author &...

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Gay Christiansen

Davidia Involucrata, presented to Gay Christiansen of 18 Kensington Square, f...

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Kensington Library - clock

The clock can be seen in our site picture and you'll undestand why we chose t...

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Kensington Library - Princess Alice Garden - created

This garden was created in 1982 by the Kensington Society in memory of Prince...

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Kensington Library - Princess Alice Garden - unveiled

Princess Alice Countess of Athlone Memorial Garden This tablet was unveiled b...

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Castle Baynard Ward Club (centenary)

Castle Baynard Ward Club (centenary)

Founded by Sir Thomas Vansittart Bowater. Initially intended to protect the ward's interests and enable members to meet councillors in the City of London. Now more just a social club.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Staple Inn

Staple Inn

The last surviving Inn of Chancery. Attached to Gray's Inn. Things changed over time but, basically, Inns of Court were places where barristers lodged and worked, while Inns of Chancery were plac...

Building, Community / Clubs, Law

1 memorial
North Camberwell Radical Club

North Camberwell Radical Club

From Art in the Park: "The North Camberwell Radical Club performed two functions. Firstly, it was a forum for political debate. Secondly, it was a social club for its members. The club band headed ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Brook and Cranleigh House Residents Association

Brook and Cranleigh House Residents Association

Also known as "Brook and Cranleigh House Tenants and Residents Association".  Active c. 2013.

Group, Community / Clubs

2 memorials

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower

President of the United States 1953-61. Born in Texas. 1915 graduated from West Point 1916 married Mamie Geneva Doud 1935 U.S. Military mission to the Philippines 1942 Commander, Allied Forces, N...

Person, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, USA

7 memorials
Fleet River tributary - Mount Pleasant

Fleet River tributary - Mount Pleasant

WC1, Mount Pleasant, Fleet Valley Pocket Park

The plaque's prominent reference to Queen Square is confusing. The map at Dead End Street shows a Fleet tributary near Queen Square but i...

1 subject commemorated, 2 creators
Mrs Gay Christiansen

Mrs Gay Christiansen

Founder of the Kensington Society, lived at 18 Kensington Square. When she failed to stop the replacement of some houses in Young Street with an aggressively modern multi-storey car park she formed...

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
London Borough of Bromley

London Borough of Bromley

Formerly part of Kent, it has been part of Greater London since 1963.

Group, Politics & Administration

22 memorials
King William III (of Orange)

King William III (of Orange)

Son of William II, Prince of Orange, and Mary Stuart (daughter of Charles I). Born in The Hague. Married another grandchild of Charles I, Mary II (daughter of James II). William was formally invite...

Person, Race Issues, Royalty, Seriously Famous, Netherlands

12 memorials