Kensington & Chelsea amalgamated in 1965

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KensingtonThe Borough has a long and interesting history and the name of Kensington probably derives from the Anglo Saxon Chenestun and Chelsea from Chelchehithe.
According to the Domesday Book both parishes had a priest and a Saxon Church.
Sir (Saint) Thomas More came to Chelsea in 1520 and built a house later known as Beaufort House. The More Chapel in Chelsea Old Church, was the only part of the church to survive the 1941 bombings.
Henry VIII also built a palace which was is now the site of 19-26 Cheyne Walk.
Queen Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in 1819.
The most famous residents of Chelsea are the Pensioners from the Royal Hospital which was founded by Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Chelsea Physic Garden was established by the Apothecaries Company in 1676.
The Great Exhibition of the "Works and Industry of All Nations" held in Hyde Park was inaugurated by Queen Victoria on 1st May 1851. The Central Pavilion was a ‘crystal palace’ designed by Joseph Paxton which was transferred to Sydenham.
In 1887 J R Whitely opened an entertainment ground on derelict land at Earl’s Court. Annual Exhibitions included Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
The Royal Court theatre opened in 1888.
Messrs Harvey and Nichols opened their store in 1859 followed by Peter Jones in 1871.
Modern Kensington & Chelsea hold two well known events each year which are the Notting Hill Carnival and the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Kensington & Chelsea amalgamated in 1965

The local business community - click here to see the Royal Borough's web pages on local businesses, economy and related issues.

KensingtonThe Borough has a long and interesting history and the name of Kensington probably derives from the Anglo Saxon Chenestun and Chelsea from Chelchehithe.

According to the Domesday Book both parishes had a priest and a Saxon Church.

Sir (Saint) Thomas More came to Chelsea in 1520 and built a house later known as Beaufort House. The More Chapel in Chelsea Old Church, was the only part of the church to survive the 1941 bombings.

Henry VIII also built a palace which was is now the site of 19-26 Cheyne Walk.

Queen Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in 1819.

The most famous residents of Chelsea are the Pensioners from the Royal Hospital which was founded by Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Chelsea Physic Garden was established by the Apothecaries Company in 1676.

The Great Exhibition of the "Works and Industry of All Nations" held in Hyde Park was inaugurated by Queen Victoria on 1st May 1851. The Central Pavilion was a ‘crystal palace’ designed by Joseph Paxton which was transferred to Sydenham.

In 1887 J R Whitely opened an entertainment ground on derelict land at Earl’s Court. Annual Exhibitions included Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

The Royal Court theatre opened in 1888.

Messrs Harvey and Nichols opened their store in 1859 followed by Peter Jones in 1871.

Modern Kensington & Chelsea hold two well known events each year which are the Notting Hill Carnival and the Chelsea Flower Show.