Chapels · London
Kensington
Kensington — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Kensington is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Kensington is a chapel located in London. It is known for its architectural significance and historical importance in the area.
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Background
History
The manor of Kensington, in the county of Middlesex, was one of several hundred granted by King William the Conqueror (1066–1089) to Geoffrey de Montbray (or Mowbray), Bishop of Coutances in Normandy, one of his inner circle of advisors and one of the wealthiest men in post-Conquest England. He granted the tenancy of Kensington to his follower Aubrey de Vere I, who was holding the manor from him as overlord in 1086, according to the Domesday Book. The bishop's heir, Robert de Mowbray, rebelled against King William II and his vast feudal barony was forfeited to the Crown. Aubrey de Vere I thus became a tenant-in-chief, holding directly from the king after 1095, which increased his status in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5004, -0.1909
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- W8 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Official site
- www.thackeraygallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q288781 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kensington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kensington?
- Kensington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W8 5HH), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- Is Kensington free to visit?
- Yes, Kensington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kensington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode W8 5HH. It sits within the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.