Metropolitan Borough of Kensington

The Metropolitan Borough of Kensington was a metropolitan borough in the County of London from 1899 to 1965.

Related Topics:
Metropolitan borough - County of London - 1899 - 1965

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It bordered Chelsea, Fulham, Hammersmith, Paddington, and Westminster

Related Topics:
Fulham - Hammersmith - Paddington - Westminster

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It included Kensington, South Kensington, Earls Court, Notting Hill, Brompton and part of Kensal Green.

Related Topics:
Kensington - South Kensington - Earls Court - Notting Hill - Brompton - Kensal Green

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In 1901 it gained Royal borough status and was also known by the alternative name Royal Borough of Kensington.

Related Topics:
1901 - Royal borough

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In 1965 it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea to form the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Related Topics:
Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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A number of street name plaques still bear the designation "Borough of Kensington."

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