Exhibition Road
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Exhibition Road is a street in South Kensington
, London
, forming a semi-border between the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
and the City of Westminster
. It is named after the Great Exhibition of 1851 held in Hyde Park
to the north, and forms a central part of the area known as Albertopolis
.
The road runs between South Kensington tube station
and the location of the exhibition in the park. It is bordered towards the south by several major museums, including the Natural History Museum
(incorporating the former Geological Museum
), the Victoria and Albert Museum
and the Science Museum. The main entrance of Imperial College London
is also located here on the western side of the road. Further north is the Royal Geographical Society
on Kensington Gore
at Alexandra Gate, one of the southern entrances to Hyde Park. The London Goethe Institute and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse are to be found on the eastern side of Exhibition Road.
, to improve the street's design to reflect its cultural importance. The scheme, devised by the architectural firm Dixon Jones, also looks at surrounding streets. The scheme has a completion date of 2012 to coincide with the 2012 London Olympics
. The general aim is to discourage through traffic and give pedestrians greater priority over any remaining traffic. The project also seeks to improve the artistic and architectural merit of the streetscape of Exhibition Road.
South Kensington
South Kensington is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is a built-up area located 2.4 miles west south-west of Charing Cross....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, forming a semi-border between the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a central London borough of Royal borough status. After the City of Westminster, it is the wealthiest borough in England....
and the City of Westminster
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster is a London borough occupying much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary...
. It is named after the Great Exhibition of 1851 held in Hyde Park
Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, United Kingdom, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner.The park is divided in two by the Serpentine...
to the north, and forms a central part of the area known as Albertopolis
Albertopolis
Albertopolis is the area centred on South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, between Cromwell Road and Kensington Gore, which contains a large number of educational and cultural sites, including:*Imperial College London...
.
The road runs between South Kensington tube station
South Kensington tube station
South Kensington is a London Underground station in Kensington, west London. It is served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. On the District and Circle lines, the station is between Gloucester Road and Sloane Square, and on the Piccadilly Line, it is between Gloucester Road and...
and the location of the exhibition in the park. It is bordered towards the south by several major museums, including the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England . Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road...
(incorporating the former Geological Museum
Geological Museum
The Geological Museum is one of the oldest single science museums in the world and now part of the Natural History Museum in London...
), the Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum , set in the Brompton district of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects...
and the Science Museum. The main entrance of Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...
is also located here on the western side of the road. Further north is the Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society is a British learned society founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences...
on Kensington Gore
Kensington Gore
Kensington Gore is a street in central London, England, the same name having been formerly used for the piece of land on which it stands. It runs along the south side of Hyde Park, continuing as Kensington Road to both the east and west. A gore is a narrow, triangular piece of land.The road is part...
at Alexandra Gate, one of the southern entrances to Hyde Park. The London Goethe Institute and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse are to be found on the eastern side of Exhibition Road.
The Exhibition Road Project
The Exhibition Road Project is a plan by the local authority, the Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaRoyal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a central London borough of Royal borough status. After the City of Westminster, it is the wealthiest borough in England....
, to improve the street's design to reflect its cultural importance. The scheme, devised by the architectural firm Dixon Jones, also looks at surrounding streets. The scheme has a completion date of 2012 to coincide with the 2012 London Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
. The general aim is to discourage through traffic and give pedestrians greater priority over any remaining traffic. The project also seeks to improve the artistic and architectural merit of the streetscape of Exhibition Road.
See also
- AlbertopolisAlbertopolisAlbertopolis is the area centred on South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, between Cromwell Road and Kensington Gore, which contains a large number of educational and cultural sites, including:*Imperial College London...
- Cromwell GardensCromwell GardensCromwell Gardens is a short but major road in South Kensington, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. It joins the Cromwell Road at the junction with Exhibition Road to the west with the Brompton Road to the east....
- Cromwell RoadCromwell RoadCromwell Road is a major road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, and is designated part of the A4. It was created in the 19th century and is named after Oliver Cromwell....
- Museum LaneMuseum LaneMuseum Lane runs between two of London's leading museums in South Kensington, namely the Science Museum to the north and the Natural History Museum to the south. It runs to the west off Exhibition Road. Opposite is the Henry Cole Wing of the Victoria and Albert Museum.Museum Lane provides disabled...
- Museum MileAlbertopolisAlbertopolis is the area centred on South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, between Cromwell Road and Kensington Gore, which contains a large number of educational and cultural sites, including:*Imperial College London...
- Thurloe Place
- Prince Consort RoadPrince Consort RoadPrince Consort Road is a street in the City of Westminster, London, England. The road is named for Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. The road is located between Queen's Gate to the west, and Exhibition Road to the east, and runs parallel to Kensington Gore.Several notable buildings have...
External links
- Albertopolis: South Kensington from above History, architecture and future plans, from the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsRibaRiba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
- A Vision for Exhibition Road: A Space for the New Century and Exhibition Road Trail from the Victoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert MuseumThe Victoria and Albert Museum , set in the Brompton district of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects...
- Exhibition Road is reborn from the Evening StandardEvening StandardThe Evening Standard, now styled the London Evening Standard, is a free local daily newspaper, published Monday–Friday in tabloid format in London. It is the dominant regional evening paper for London and the surrounding area, with coverage of national and international news and City of London...
, dated 27 March 2008 - Exhibition Road Cultural Group Activities and cultural events
- Road users mingle in naked scheme from the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, dated 6 January 2005