Maps of Kensington and Chelsea
London VI.89 - OS London Town Plan
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Kensington Gore Sheet 7
Among the residents of Kensington Gore was the philanthropist and parliamentarian William Wilberforce, whose name is associated with the campaign for the abolition of the slave trade. Gore House, wherehe lived between 1808 and 1821, is depicted in plan form on the south side of Kensington Gore. Built in the 1750s, the house was decorated by the architect Robert Adams. It was the most easterly of a row of mansions built in the 18th century between Palace Gate and Knightsbridge. Salway, Joseph
Insurance Plan of London Western District Vol. A: sheet 17
1 : 480 This detailed 1901 plan of London is one of a series of forty-one sheets in an atlas originally produced to aid insurance companies in assessing fire risks. The building footprints, their use (commercial, residential, educational, etc.), the number of floors and the height of the building, as well as construction materials (and thus risk of burning) and special fire hazards (chemicals, kilns, ovens) were documented in order to estimate premiums. Names of individual businesses, property lines, and addresses were also often recorded. Together these maps provide a rich historical shapshot of the commercial activity and urban landscape of towns and cities at the time. The British Library holds a comprehensive collection of fire insurance plans produced by the London-based firm Charles E. Goad Ltd. dating back to 1885. These plans were made for most important towns and cities of the British Isles at the scales of 1:480 (1 inch to 40 feet), as well as many foreign towns at 1:600 (1 inch to 50 feet). Chas E Goad Limited Chas E Goad Limited
Knightsbridge showing Hyde Park Sheet 5
The surface of thisstretch of Knightsbridge is dirt roadrather than paved. The elevation at the top of the sheet shows trees in Hyde Park behind the brick wall. The wall was erected byCharles II afterhe took the park back into royal handsafter theRestoration in 1660. The largest of all the Royal parks, extending over 340 acres of land, Hyde Park was originally a hunting ground for deer, boars and wild bull. Bequeathed to the monks of Westminster after the conquest of Geoffrey de Mandeville in the 1140s, the park was appropriated by Henry VIII at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536. The park was opened to the public at the beginning of the 17th century and deer were hunted there until 1768. Salway, Joseph
Kensington Gardens, Palace Gate
The gated entrance to Kensington Palace and Gardens is shown in plan form and in elevation on this sheet. Kensington Gardens was originally attached to Nottingham House, which was bought by William III in 1689 and turned into Kensington Palace. Queen Mary took a great interest in the gardens and had them landscaped by royal gardeners in formal Dutch patterns. Uprooted by order of Queen Anne at the beginning of the 18th century, the Dutch gardens were replaced in 1726 by Wise and Bridgeman's design, which included the round pond, the Broad Walk and the Temple Lodge. On the south side of the road, a milestone indicates a distance of one and a half miles to Hyde Park Corner. Salway, Joseph
Hyde Park showing Army Barracks
This drawing covers the northern part of Hyde Park, the largest of the Royal parks and well known at one time as a duelling ground and frequented by highway men. The Army Barracks are shown in both plan and elevation. The road is a dirt track and two toll bars are shown, one crossing what is now Kensington Gore and the other crossing Gloucester Road, named after the Duchess of Gloucester who built Gloucester Lodge here in 1805. George Canning lived at Gloucester Lodge at the time of the survey of this drawing, having bought the house from the Duchess' daughter after her death. Lamp posts are indicated, drawn with their shadows and individually numbered, providing a detailed record of all the features under the management of the Kensington Turnpike Trust. A red block adjacent to the Gloucester road toll bar would have provided accommodation for the toll-keeper. Salway, Joseph
Knightsbridge showing Hyde Park Sheet 6
Hyde Park, depicted here on the north side of the turnpike road was the largest of all the Royal parks, extending over 340 acres of land. It was originally a hunting ground for deer, boars and wild bull. Bequeathed to the monks of Westminster after the conquest of Geoffrey de Mandeville in the 1140s, the park was appropriated by Henry VIII at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536. The park was opened to the public at the beginning of the 17th century and deer were hunted there until 1768. Salway, Joseph
Kensington Gore Sheet 8
Kensington Gore, depicted here opposite Hyde Park, takes its name from "gara", an old English word describing a triangular plot of land which was left when ploughing fields of irregular shape. Private gardens of properties on Kensington Gore are shown in plan form, revealing the formal designs of lawns and cobblestone paths. Salway, Joseph
Kensington Gore Sheet 7-A
Kensington Gore, depicted here opposite Hyde Park, takes its name from "gara", an old English word describing a triangular plot of land which was left when ploughing fields of irregular shape. The property at No.1 Kensington Gore marks the boundary between the parishes of Kensington and St Margaret Westminster. A well, shown along the north side of the road, and a horse trough outside the Hand and Flower public house, testify to the incredible level of detail with which Salway recorded all features of the road managed by the Turnpike Trust. Salway, Joseph
Kensington Place
Taverns, public houses and hostelries, for which Kensington was famous, are depicted along this stretch of the turnpike road. The Bunch of Grapes, the Duke of Cumberland, the King's Arms Tavern, the Goat, the Three Tuns, the Old Marquis of Grandby and the Queen and King are all represented in the drawing. Salway, Joseph
Plan Generale du Palais & Jardins de Kensington Situe dans la Conte de Middlesex a 2 miles de Londres tres Exactement Leve dessiene & Grave par Jean Rocque 1736
1 : 2400 On this plan of Kensington Palace and gardens, the key is at bottom left, with title and dedication at bottom centre, and scale bar at bottom left. The Kensington Gardens were originally attached to Nottingham House, which was bought in 1689 by William III and turned into Kensington Palace. Queen Mary took a great interest in the gardens and had them landscaped by royal gardeners in formal Dutch patterns. Uprooted by order of Queen Anne at the beginning of the 18th century, the Dutch gardens were replaced in 1726 by this Wise and Bridgeman design, which included the round pond, the Broad Walk and the Temple Lodge. Rocque, John
London (1915- Numbered sheets) IV.16 (includes: City Of Westminster; Kensington; Paddington) - 25 Inch Map
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London (First Editions c1850s) XLII (includes: City Of Westminster; Kensington; Paddington) - 25 Inch Map
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A Plan of the Palace Gardens and TOWN of KENSINGTON
1 : 4800 The title of this plan of Kensington Palace and gardens appears in English and French, with scale bars and a key to architectural and natural features, in a panel below the plan. Kensington Gardens were originally attached to Nottingham House, which was bought in 1689 by William III and turned into Kensington Palace. Queen Mary took a great interest in the gardens and had them landscaped by royal gardeners in formal Dutch patterns. Uprooted by order of Queen Anne at the beginning of the 18th century, the Dutch gardens were replaced in 1726 by this Wise and Bridgeman design, including the round pond, the Broad Walk and the Temple Lodge. Rocque, John
HYDE PARK
1 : 3960 The title and compass star of this plan appear at middle left, with them scale bar at bottom right. At over 340 acres the largest of all the royal parks, Hyde Park was originally a hunting ground for deer, boars and wild bull. Bequeathed to the monks of Westminster after the conquest of Geoffrey de Mandeville in the 1140s, the park was appropriated by Henry VIII at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536. The park was opened to the public at the beginning of the 17th century, and remained a deer hunting ground until 1768. Bennett, S.
A plan of the palace gardens and town of Kensington
1 Plan : Kupferdruck ; 28 x 48 cm Rocque; Deharme John Rocque
MILITARY SKETCH OF HYDE PARK
This plan shows the barracks along Knightsbridge erected for the Horse Guard at the end of the 18th century. The title appears at lower left, below the scale bar. At over 340 acres the largest of the royal parks, Hyde Park was originally a hunting ground for deer, boars and wild bull. Bequeathed to the monks of Westminster after the conquest of Geoffrey de Mandeville in the 1140s, the park was appropriated by Henry VIII at the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536. The park was opened to e public at the beginning of the 17th century and remained a deer-hunting ground until 1768. Baker, B.
Plan of Estates IN THE PARISHES OF KENSINGTON AND ST MARGARET'S WESTMINSTER IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX Purchased by HER MAJESTY'S COMMISSIONERS for the EXHIBITION OF 1851.
1 : 4800 The site in South Kensington depicted in green on this plan was purchased by the Queen's Commissioners to host the Great Exhibition of 1851. The title, key to colours, compass star and scale bar appear down the left side of the plate. The boundaries of the four properties comprising the commissioners' estate are outlined as follows: Gore House in blue, Villar in red, Harrington in yellow and the Smith's Charity Estate in brown. Day & Son
PLAN of the Several PLOTS OF GROUND for Building on at KENSINGTON
1 : 2136 This is a plan of plots of land for sale on the site of the Kitchen Garden in Kensington Gardens. The plan's title features at top centre, with compass star at top left and scale bar at bottom centre. The boundaries of the area for sale are outlined in blue, with the properties for which lease is not yet granted in yellow. Each property is numbered for reference, with key and terms of leases at bottom left. Standidge & Co.
Knightsbridge, 1 Mile from Hyde Park Corner
Gray's Nursery and Seed Shopis depicted in plan form on the south side of this stretch of Knightsbridge, next to property belonging to James Vere. A milestone on the north side of the road indicates a distance ofone mile to Hyde Park Corner, where the toll road terminated. Salway, Joseph
Insurance Plan of London West Vol. A: sheet 16
1 : 480 This detailed 1891 plan of London is one of a series of fourteen sheets in an atlas originally produced to aid insurance companies in assessing fire risks. The building footprints, their use (commercial, residential, educational, etc.), the number of floors and the height of the building, as well as construction materials (and thus risk of burning) and special fire hazards (chemicals, kilns, ovens) were documented in order to estimate premiums. Names of individual businesses, property lines, and addresses were also often recorded. Together these maps provide a rich historical shapshot of the commercial activity and urban landscape of towns and cities at the time. The British Library holds a comprehensive collection of fire insurance plans produced by the London-based firm Charles E. Goad Ltd. dating back to 1885. These plans were made for most important towns and cities of the British Isles at the scales of 1:480 (1 inch to 40 feet), as well as many foreign towns at 1:600 (1 inch to 50 feet). Chas E Goad Limited Chas E Goad Limited
Knightsbridge showing the Halfway House
The Halfway House is depicted in plan and elevation on the north side of the road on the site of today's Prince of Wales Gate. This ancient inn, with its ramshackle stables and pigsties, had long been popular with highwaymen in the area. Salway, Joseph
London VI.SE - OS Six-Inch Map
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Plan of the parish of PADDINGTON in the County of Middlesex 6
The development of Paddington began at the end of the Napoleonic wars, when the Bishop of London granted permission for building on his estate north of Hyde Park. Under Gutch's supervision, works continued into the 1850s, extending to Bayswater and the Edgware and Harrow Roads. The title of this plan appears at top left, with compass rose at top right and scale bar at bottom left. Also at bottom left is a key to the land acquired by the Grand Junction Canal Company from the Bishop of London. This the area in red on the plan, which also shows the final proposals for the new street plan at Bayswater. Gutch, George
Plan of the parish of PADDINGTON in the County of Middlesex 7
The development of Paddington began at the end of the Napoleonic wars, when the Bishop of London granted permission for building on his estate north of Hyde Park. Under Gutch's supervision, works continued into the 1850s, extending to Bayswater and the Edgware and Harrow Roads. The title of this plan appears at top left, with compass rose at top right and scale bar at bottom left. It shows the final street plan, with the Bishop of London's estate outlined in green, the Great Western Railway terminus in red, and the Paddington estate in yellow. Gutch, George
A PLAN of HYDE-PARK with the CITY and LIBERTIES of WESTMINSTER &c. Shewing the several IMPROVEMENTS propos'd
This plan shows renovations in Hyde Park and around Westminster.Two Royal palaces have been planned, in Hyde Park and Green Park. The red lines show an intention to regularize the street plan, replacing the narrow irregular streets with a gridlike formation. Gwynn, John
Charles Booth's descriptive map of London poverty 1889
Charles Booth
PLAN OF WESTMINSTER. No III
The area shaded red represents the extent of Westminster as defined in the Letters Patent of 3 August 1604. Basire, J.
PLAN OF WESTMINSTER. No II
This map is highlighted to give a retrospective view of the extent of Westminster. Represented in blue is the territory of Westminster according to the Decretal of AD1222 , while the red outline shows the present boundary. The green and yellow outlines indicate manor boundaries. Basire, J.
