South Kensington station redevelopment to go ahead after Planning Inspector overturns council block
The long running saga of the planned redevelopment of South Kensington tube station can go ahead after the Planning Inspectorate upheld an appeal against the council's decision to block the development.
Kensington council rejects solution for Jewish sect’s tube travel ban
A Jewish religious sect that cannot travel on the London Underground because of something inside the Science Museum has had its application for a religious fudge that would solve the problem rejected
London’s Alleys: Queen’s Gate Place Mews, SW7
This is a grand looking mews that sits close to the Natural History Museum and is unusual in that it's one of the widest mews in South Kensington.
London’s Alleys: Stanhope Mews East, SW7
This is a former stables mews that's now expensive homes a stones through from South Kensington's museums.
See a 72-foot space rocket in South Kensington next weekend
The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK is happening soon, and ahead of the launch, a full-size replica of the launch rocket will be on display outside the South Kensington museums for a couple of days.
South Kensington’s tube station oversite development is back
Plans for an oversite development around South Kensington tube station are back after the developer filed an appeal against the council's refusal to permit the development.
The South Kensington subway – a history
Running under the road between South Kensington station and the Museums is a Victorian subway, and depending on how you look at it, it's either longer than it was, or shorter than it should be.
An unexpected history in the stone benches outside Kensington’s museums
If you wander along Exhibition Road to the museums, you might spy a cluster of old stone benches amongst all the modern street furniture and wonder why they're here.
South Kensington tube station property redevelopment blocked
Last night, after a marathon 3.5-hour debate, Kensington and Chelsea council decided to block planned oversite development around South Kensington tube station.
South Kensington tube station development recomended for approval
Plans to redevelop the land around South Kensington tube station have been recommended for approval by a planning inspector report, although the final decision lies with the Councillors.
London’s Pocket Parks: Prince’s Gardens, SW7
This is a large garden square near South Kensington's museums but hidden away behind rows of houses so only the locals know about it.
Cromwell Place – South Kensington’s art dealer collective
A South Kensington building that looks like a posh hotel is in fact a collection of art galleries -- and it's freely open to the public.
London’s Alleys: Cromwell Mews, SW7
This is another of the posh mews that were once shabby stables, and it can be found just around the corner from South Kensington tube station.
TfL’s Lost Property Office is to move to a new home
The famous repository of forgotten umbrellas and teddy bears, the Lost Property office is moving home after nearly 90 years in its current home.
A London Underground themed hotel opens
A hotel near Gloucester Road tube station has been redecorated with a design based on the London Underground.
London’s Pocket Parks – Yalta Memorial Garden, SW7
This modest little triangular plot is surrounded by two major roads, but also contains a very important memorial.