Walking Tour -Discover Albertopolis

By Marilyn Greene, Footprints of London

Discover the history of the Great Exhibition in 1851 and how land in South Kensington was developed into the cultural centre, Albertopolis

Date and time

Location

Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

1 hour, 45 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Discover the fascinating history of the development of the South Kensington area. Known previously for its health benefits and few big houses . The area was acquired by the Commissioners of the Great Exhibition in 1851. We will walk through ‘Albertopolis’ viewing the site of the Great Exhibition, the Albert Memorial and Monument to the Great Exhibition, Albert Hall, and learn about the origins of the major museums and institutions of South Kensington.

You may like to attend the V&A Friday Late afterwards

Organised by

Marilyn Greene, Footprints of London

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--