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South Kensington Collection

Discover the enchanting charm of South Kensington, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Brompton Oratory competition (engraving)

The Brompton Oratory competition (engraving)
605142 The Brompton Oratory competition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brompton Oratory competition)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Creator: Unknown

The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Creator: Unknown
The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Interior of what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Decoration designed by William Morris (1834-1896)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: UK. London. South Kensington. Natural History Museum

UK. London. South Kensington. Natural History Museum

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Royal Society (engraving)

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The new church of the Oratory (engraving)

The new church of the Oratory (engraving)
605136 The new church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new church of the Oratory, South Kensington, by architect Herbert A Gribble)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The First London County Council (engraving)

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Aerial image of the Natural History Museum, Albertopolis, South Kensington

Aerial image of the Natural History Museum, Albertopolis, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Luxury home, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Luxury home, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Illustration depicting Arkwright's water frame spinning machine; on display at the Patents Museum; South Kensington;

Illustration depicting Arkwright's water frame spinning machine; on display at the Patents Museum; South Kensington; London

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Albert Hall, 1871: Opened by Queen Victoria, March 29, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the concert hall in South Kensington, London

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria

The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria, May 1, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the Great Exhibition in the purpose-built Crystal Palace in Londons Hyde Park

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: England, London, South Kensington, Science Museum, The Winton Gallery

England, London, South Kensington, Science Museum, The Winton Gallery, Architect with Design by Zaha Hadid Architects

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Magnolia tree in blossom, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Magnolia tree in blossom, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, England, UK

The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Tiled facade of Michelin House, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Tiled facade of Michelin House, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England

Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Red postbox and tree, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Red postbox and tree, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Former Barkers Department Store

Former Barkers Department Store, Kensington High Street, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Doorways and porches, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Doorways and porches, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Albert Memorial, Hyde Park, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Albert Memorial, Hyde Park, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Terraced houses, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Terraced houses, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Doorway and porch, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Doorway and porch, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: South Kensington, London, England, UK

South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Cherry tree in blossom, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Cherry tree in blossom, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Staircase at Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Staircase at Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Neville Terrace, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Neville Terrace, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Mews houses, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Mews houses, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, England, UK

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Imperial College, South Kensington, London, England

Imperial College, South Kensington, London, England

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850

Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850
3480200 Arkwright's water frame spinning machine

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: St Paul's District Church, 1860 (engraving)

St Paul's District Church, 1860 (engraving)
1579505 St Paul's District Church, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting St Paul's District Church, Onslow-Square, South Kensington. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The removal of a large tree from Chiswick, 1860 (engraving)

The removal of a large tree from Chiswick, 1860 (engraving)
1579552 The removal of a large tree from Chiswick, 1860 (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Dome, Brompton Oratory, 1936 (w/c, pen & black ink on paper)

The Dome, Brompton Oratory, 1936 (w/c, pen & black ink on paper)
CH401757 The Dome, Brompton Oratory, 1936 (w/c, pen & black ink on paper) by Ginner

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington
1599088 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, the Queens Arrival at the Pavilion (engraving) by Begg

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)

The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)
1629589 The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho) by Wilson

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving)

Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving)
1602369 Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving)

Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving)
1602436 Jewellery in the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Gifts, South Kensington (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The King of Siam at the Reception given in his Honour at the Siamese Legation

The King of Siam at the Reception given in his Honour at the Siamese Legation
1597792 The King of Siam at the Reception given in his Honour at the Siamese Legation, Ashburn Place, South Kensington (litho) by Begg

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington (engraving)

A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington (engraving)
1063221 A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho)

Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho)
1198360 Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 101x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Brompton Oratory (b / w photo)

Brompton Oratory (b / w photo)
3628501 Brompton Oratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brompton Oratory)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: London: The Royal College of Music

London: The Royal College of Music
6019333 London: The Royal College of Music, South Kensington; The School of Art Needlework, South Kensington; The Natural History Museum, South Kensington; The Science and Art School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Albert Gotha Mansions, South Kensington (engraving)

Albert Gotha Mansions, South Kensington (engraving)
6018908 Albert Gotha Mansions, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Gotha Mansions, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Indian Embroidery, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo)

Indian Embroidery, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo)
5990791 Indian Embroidery, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Embroidery, Victoria and Albert Museum)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
5212845 Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural History Museum, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Bird s-Eye View of South Kensington showing the New Museum Building as it will appear when finished

Bird s-Eye View of South Kensington showing the New Museum Building as it will appear when finished
1051957 Bird s-Eye View of South Kensington showing the New Museum Building as it will appear when finished and its Surroundings (litho) by Brewer

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Members of the New London County Council (engraving)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626273 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)

The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)
1045065 The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: An Afternoon at the Wheel Club, the Musical Ride (litho)

An Afternoon at the Wheel Club, the Musical Ride (litho)
1050895 An Afternoon at the Wheel Club, the Musical Ride (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon at the Wheel Club, the Musical Ride)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Opening of the International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington

The Opening of the International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington
1044252 The Opening of the International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington, the Archbishop of Canterbury offering Prayer (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Group of Rare Plants at the Late International Horticultural Exhibition

Group of Rare Plants at the Late International Horticultural Exhibition
1099190 Group of Rare Plants at the Late International Horticultural Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Weapons in the Meyrick Collection of Armour at South Kensington (engraving)

Weapons in the Meyrick Collection of Armour at South Kensington (engraving)
1103849 Weapons in the Meyrick Collection of Armour at South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The International Fisheries Exhibition; A general view of the exhibition buildings (engraving)

The International Fisheries Exhibition; A general view of the exhibition buildings (engraving)
608652 The International Fisheries Exhibition; A general view of the exhibition buildings (engraving) by Sulman

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Royal Horticultural Societys gardens

Royal Horticultural Societys gardens
606473 Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington: statue of James Watt in the eastern central arcade (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition (engraving)

Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition (engraving)
605160 Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ewart Gladstone at the Caxton Memorial exhibition)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The new church of the Oratory (engraving)

The new church of the Oratory (engraving)
605121 The new church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new church of the Oratory, South Kensington, by architect Herbert A Gribble)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Terracotta details from the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Terracotta details from the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
604200 Terracotta details from the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Animals between dormers of main facade of the new Natural History Museum

Animals between dormers of main facade of the new Natural History Museum
604199 Animals between dormers of main facade of the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: New Science Schools, South Kensington, London (engraving)

New Science Schools, South Kensington, London (engraving)
606674 New Science Schools, South Kensington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Science Schools, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: New Royal College of Science, South Kensington (photo)

New Royal College of Science, South Kensington (photo)
607529 New Royal College of Science, South Kensington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Royal College of Science, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Gainsboroughs Portrait of Orpin

Gainsboroughs Portrait of Orpin
1611473 Gainsboroughs Portrait of Orpin, Parish Clerk of Bradford, Wiltshire, in the National Gallery (British School), South Kensington (engraving) by Gainsborough

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Restored Portrait of Richard II

Restored Portrait of Richard II
1611219 Restored Portrait of Richard II, in the National Portrait Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (b / w photo)

The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (b / w photo)
1604278 The Imperial Institute at South Kensington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Opening of the Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving)

Opening of the Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving)
1604261 Opening of the Imperial Institute at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Imperial Institute at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Opening of the International Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington by the Prince of Wales (engraving)

Opening of the International Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington by the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1591087 Opening of the International Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington by the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
1595703 Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by Carter, Samuel John (1835-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds on the Bass Rock)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington (engraving)

Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington (engraving)
1589834 Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Embroidered Muslin, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo)

Embroidered Muslin, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo)
5990787 Embroidered Muslin, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embroidered Muslin)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Victoria and Albert Museum; The Technical College, South Kensington (b / w photo)

The Victoria and Albert Museum; The Technical College, South Kensington (b / w photo)
5990662 The Victoria and Albert Museum; The Technical College, South Kensington (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London (b / w photo)

Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London (b / w photo)
5996786 Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: City and Guilds Central Technical College, South Kensington, London (b / w photo)

City and Guilds Central Technical College, South Kensington, London (b / w photo)
6013500 City and Guilds Central Technical College, South Kensington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Street Architecture, Redcliffe Mansions, South Kensington (engraving)

Street Architecture, Redcliffe Mansions, South Kensington (engraving)
5204659 Street Architecture, Redcliffe Mansions, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Architecture, Redcliffe Mansions)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Algernon Borthwick, lst Baron Glenesk (1830-1908)

Algernon Borthwick, lst Baron Glenesk (1830-1908)
865156 Algernon Borthwick, lst Baron Glenesk (1830-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Algernon Borthwick)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Church of the Oratory Brompton (engraving)

Church of the Oratory Brompton (engraving)
605137 Church of the Oratory Brompton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of the Oratory Brompton, by architect G E Grayson)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Oratory Church (engraving)

The Oratory Church (engraving)
605119 The Oratory Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oratory Church, South Kensington, by architect Herbert A Gribble)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Imperial Institute: The Queen laying the foundation stone (engraving)

The Imperial Institute: The Queen laying the foundation stone (engraving)
607444 The Imperial Institute: The Queen laying the foundation stone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Detail of pillars at the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Detail of pillars at the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
604209 Detail of pillars at the new Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: The Vernon Gallery in South Kensington (engraving)

The Vernon Gallery in South Kensington (engraving)
604583 The Vernon Gallery in South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vernon Gallery, in South Kensington, London)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Albert Memorial, South Kensington, London (photo)

Albert Memorial, South Kensington, London (photo)
584420 Albert Memorial, South Kensington, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Memorial, South Kensington)

Background imageSouth Kensington Collection: Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b / w photo)

Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b / w photo)
3652697 Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons original incandescent electric lamp)



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Discover the enchanting charm of South Kensington, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. Step into a bygone era as you explore this captivating neighborhood, filled with iconic landmarks and hidden gems waiting to be uncovered. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage as you wander through its picturesque streets. Feel the allure of yesteryears beckoning you to embark on a journey through time. The vintage photograph "Where Do You Want To Go?" from 1922 captures the essence of exploration that lies at the heart of this vibrant district. Marvel at architectural wonders that have stood the test of time, such as The Royal Society depicted in an exquisite engraving. This esteemed institution has been a hub for scientific advancements since its inception, fostering innovation and intellectual curiosity. Transport yourself back to c1870 with "The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum" photograph, showcasing opulence and elegance within one of London's most renowned cultural institutions. Indulge your senses in art, design, and history as you meander through its hallowed halls, and is home to one of London's most iconic venues - Royal Albert Hall. Imposing yet graceful, it stands proudly amidst its surroundings like a beacon calling all music enthusiasts to experience unforgettable performances that resonate deep within their souls. Seek solace in spiritual sanctuaries like "The new church of Oratory, " where tranquility envelops visitors seeking moments of reflection amidst bustling city life. Witness how faith can inspire breathtaking architecture while offering respite from the chaos outside. Delve into political history with glimpses into "The First London County Council. " This engraving serves as a reminder that progress is born out of collective efforts towards social change and urban development. Embark on an educational adventure at world-renowned institutions like Natural History Museum along Exhibition Road – an awe-inspiring haven for knowledge seekers young and old alike.

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