The Royalty Talks Through Kensington Palace

 

Where: Kensington High Street

Timings: Summers - 10 am to 6 pm

Winters - 10 am to 5 pm

Ticket: Adult - £ 12.30

Child - £ 6.15

Student - £ 10.75

Senior - £ 10.75

Family - £ 34.00

Under 5yrs - Free

Kensington Palace is an imperial residence resting in Kensington Gardens in London. Serving as a proud residence of the Royal British Family since the 17^th century, the palace is presently the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Prince Harry and his cousin Zara Phillips also reside in the palace.

The splendid State apartments are open publically and include a display of the Dresses worn by Diana and Princess Margaret’s passion for fashion.

History

The early 17^th century building originally built was constructed in Kensington village as Nottingham House for the Earl of Nottingham. In 1689, the Jacobean building was bought by from William III and was further extended by Sir Christopher Wren.

Kensington Gardens

Once the private gardens, the Kensington Gardens is presently a Royal Park in London. Covering an area of circa 111 hectares, the park offers open spaces forming a continuous green lung in the central point of London between Kensington and Westminster.

Visiting the Palace

Some of the historic spaces in the palace are open to be visited for the visitors and inhabit the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection which includes hats and handbags on display. The collection also includes more than 70 hats as well as accessories which belonged to Elizabeth II. The Queens Apartments has been restored after its damage during the war.

Visitors need to walk for 10-15 minutes from High Street Kensington Underground Station. They can enjoy the meals at the street or even at the restaurants offered by Kensington Hotels in London. These hotels in London also offer a comfortable stay.

Benjamin Franklin Houses - Conserving History at Trafalgar Square

Where:
Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NF

Telephone: +44 (0)207 839 2006

Benjamin Franklin House is the only home of Benjamin remaining on the globe at a stone’s throw from famous Trafalgar Square in the heart of the London city. The Father of United States and the renowned scientist, philosopher, diplomat, inventor Dr. Franklin lived in the house for approximately 16 years from 1757 to 1773. The house was built in 1730 and is currently open to public as a museum.

The history speaks of the excitement and ambiguity of the years spent by Benjamin in London where a lot of episodes took place in the rooms of the house. Staging of drama faultlessly puts together live performances along with radical sound, light and projection technology.

Student Science Center

Student Science Center is explored by the visitors from schools in London. The center features practical experimentation with the scientific discoveries by Franklin in London putting together the past and current knowledge. The Student Science Center encompasses the Discovery Room, Medical History Room and Demonstration Room.

Robert H. Smith Scholarship Center

The top floor of the House is occupied by the Scholarship Center and is considered to be the center for study of the various subjects pursued by Franklin. Almost 40 volumes of his writings have been produced and analyzed by scholars of Yale University.

Historical Significance

· Franklin worked and lived here for almost 16 years on the eve of American Revolution

· First de facto US Embassy: possesses an exclusive place in Anglo-American history

· The son in law of Franklin’s landlady ran an anatomy school from here

Conservations

The Benjamin Franklin House preserves various original features which include original ceilings, floorboards and fireplaces with a few modifications. The conservation policies which are presently working emphasize on the minimum modern intrusion.

If you are one on the tourists staying in any of the Westminster hotels in London, then this attraction would be the most nearest to watch.