Maps of Kensington and Chelsea
Maps of Kensington and Chelsea
Description: During the 18th century, a number of private schools opened in the many large houses available in Kensington. St Mary Abbott School, or Charity School, is depicted hereon the north side of the road. The school was built by John Vanbrugh in 1711-12,after Roger Pimble left two houses in High Street Kensington "for the maintenance of a free school for poor men's children" in 1645. Over the years, other benefactors left legacies and gifts to the Charity School.
Creator: Salway, Joseph
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