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    Brompton Cemetery

    4.6 (21 reviews)
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    Steve P.

    It may seem strange to think of a cemetery as a 'must see destination' but in this case, I would have to say it is. Not just because of the beautiful scenery with trees and ancaint gravestones, but because of the events here. In order to help preserve the space, they host events to raise money and also to showcase the cemetery. I went to one recently and was blown away by the whole experience. Check out and see what they have going on in the evening and join for intimate concerts and storytelling. Or just wonder through next time you are in the area!

    Omoraka O.

    I don't what it is about Brompton Cemetery that makes people want to cycle through it, myself included here, eat lunch here, sing here (I saw some sort of theatre group do rehearsal here) walk dogs, or just have a leisurely walk....am I missing something here.... is this not a place for the DEAD! This is probably the best Cemetery Ive been (by the way i dint make a habit of going to Cemetery, just cycling through). Its Gothic like with decaying and non decaying memorials and monuments. Their a lot of virgin Mary's about here also, also some unruly grass amongst some of the really old graves. The paths are nice and wide, also the architecture of the Octangle chapel at the end of Cemetery is a beautiful site to see, also with the surrounding building with such lovely beige buildings, and huge columns. Brompton Cemetery is open from 8am to early evening, they also do the odd tour as well. This place is a photographers dream, they could get some great shots. I'm bringing my camera, so I can attempt to model by outstanding buildings.

    FYI, they shot Sherlock Holmes the movie there
    Caroline L.

    This cemetery is one of the best maintained one, with clear alleyways and not too much overgrowing vegetation. It has a very clear plan with a big central street ending with a stunning half circle construction. Fantastic sculptures and if you like movies, this is where they shot a scene from Sherlock Holmes (when they open Moriarty's coffin to discover it's empty) Because of its very open plan, it doesn't feel as mystic and gothic as Highgate but it's still a bit spooky (especially when it rains). It's also free.

    David J.

    It sounds odd if you suggest a cemetery as a place to go for a walk, but when it is as nice and interesting as this one, it can actually be very pleasant (especially as there aren't many open green spaces in this part of London). One of seven commercial cemeteries authorised by Parliament to cope with London's burgeoning population in the early 1800s, the West of London and Westminster Cemetery was opened in 1840 to the design of Benjamin Baud. It is regarded by many as one of the finest Victorian Metropolitan cemeteries in the country. From the West Brompton entrance, it has an impressive central avenue leading to a chapel, based on the latyout of St Peter's Basilica in Rome. It contains over 35,000 monuments - many of historical importance - all set in wooded gardens. The cemetery contains burials of people from all walks of life, including thirteen holders of the Victoria Cross (it being a major burial ground for Chelsea Pensioners). It's a favourite with joggers and dog-walkers, with families often going for a stroll. It's actually full of wildlife - you are unlikely to get far without being accosted for some nuts by the odd squirrel, and in the spring it is filled with birdsong, and in the summer with butterflies. At dusk, you may also see the odd fox trotting along. (NB - The area by the monument also has a bit of reputation as a cruising ground for gay men, who often look a bit coy if you look in their direction - but it doesn't detract from it being a pleasant place for a walk!) There's also an entrance from Old Brompton Road, adjacent to West Brompton station, which is the last exit to close at night. (They ring a bell to warn people that it is closing). Parking is only available for those with grave grant permits. The paths provide level good access, but are a bit worn in places. A guide book is available for £4.99 from the Chapel Office, open on weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays).

    Alison A.

    There is so much splendor and peace in this cemetery, a tranquility I have not found in any other place or any other time. The grounds stretch further than your eyes can see, across miles of property, both paved and unpaved. The weeds are untamed and wildly swallow worn headstones and graves in less traveled corners and paths, adding a degree of mystery to the grounds. It's really beautiful. A rare treasure tucked away from the busyness of the city center (just a short walk from the glitzy Harrod's strip), Brompton has a quiet and modest essence, and at times, feels like ancient rubble and ruins. There are weathered headstones, grand tombs, "vaults," and mausoleums you can only ever read about in storybooks or see in the backdrop of a film. Hardly creepy or eerie, the property is very spacious, open-landed, and airy. Office workers venture in and sit on benches to eat their lunches, women walk through with strollers and dogs, and students using it as a throughway to get to the other side. Definitely earned its title of being one of the "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, something you cannot miss when passing through London.

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    Review Highlights - Brompton Cemetery

    I walked along Old Brompton Road years ago to a pub, I walked through the grounds and it was very gay and cruisy.

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    Freddie Mercury's Studio

    Freddie Mercury's Studio

    3.9(8 reviews)
    1.0 miKensington

    We walked blocks and blocks to get to this spot to see where Freddie Mercury's last residence and…read morestudio was in London. There isn't much to see but a high wall painted in anti graffiti paint. There isn't much to see or do, no tour to take - therefore it was just an okay experience for me. The highlight was the memories that sprung to mind when being in this place.

    I went to visit Freddie's final haunt more for sentiment than expecting to see some great tribute,…read moreor anything much more than a vandalised door and some bricks (as the previous Yelp pictures suggested). I was pleasantly surprised that it seems a compromise has been reached between vandalism and tribute; the bricks directly beside that famous door - now redecorated with 'Garden Lodge' printed on it - are covered in perspex but fans have slipped through letters, notes, doodles, all full of so much love. In reality, Freddie was a private man and I doubt he'd want a shrine (he objected to the place being turned into a museum, apparently) but to see the love people still hold for him nearly 25 years on is beautiful. My sentiments were fulfilled, and I respectfully left listening to 'I'm Going Slightly Mad'. Just around the corner (I kid you not) I bumped into a person dressed as a life-size can of paint. I was already wondering if 'slightly' wasn't quite appropriate for me but that just proved it - hah! Worth going for the sentiment alone, if you're sentimental like that. You won't be bowled over by what you see but more what you feel, if you're that way inclined.

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    Freddie Mercury's Studio - Taken December 2018. Wall is completely free of graffiti and tributes.

    Taken December 2018. Wall is completely free of graffiti and tributes.

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    Royal Victoria Patriotic Building

    Royal Victoria Patriotic Building

    5.0(1 review)
    2.1 miWandsworth Common

    Tucked away at the far north of Wandsworth Common, behind the Fitzhugh housing estate, is one of…read moreSouth London's most remarkable buildings: on the scale - and in the style - of a baronial castle, it has variously been a school, hospital, interrogation centre and a college, and was nearly pulled down. It is now a Grade II-star Listed Building. History The building was paid for by the Royal Victoria Patriotic Fund, established to provide for the widows and orphans of soldiers killed in the Crimean War. The building was intended as a girls' school and opened in 1859. A boys' school was built to the rear in 1872. The original building - designed by Rhode Hawkins - incorporated a number of innovative building techniques, that nearly caused its later downfall. Life for the orphans was extraordinarily hard: from pumping water to the roof cisterns to having their heads shaved to counter lice, they were assembled to be hosed down with cold water every morning in the courtyard. Scandals which involved physical and sexual abuse by staff - and the death of an orphan - nearly resulted in the institution being closed down. The innovative heating system didn't work, so conventional fireplaces were provided for the staff - but not the orphans. Things had improved somewhat by the First World War (for example, central heating had been installed), when it was used as a hospital for injured troops, who arrived at a specially-built temporary railway station close by. After the end of hostilities, it resumed life as a girls' school under 1939. During World War II, it became the London Reception Centre, used by MI5 to process non-British aliens entering the country. After the war it became a teacher training college, and then a comprehensive school, before the decaying fabric - many problems arising as a result of the techniques used to build it - forced them out. The building was sold and gradually restored by its present owners, who had to endure, among other things, a fire in the Great Hall just before it was handed over. Building works took 7 years. The building now contains flats, studios and workshops for businesses in the creative industries, a drama school and a wine bar. The building The main building is built in a Scottish Baronial Gothic style, with Gothic, Jacobean and French elements, in yellow brick with stone dressings. The main façade has an imposing central tower, with matching smaller corner towers. The plan includes two central courtyards, a separate Chapel and various outbuildings, but the main feature is the huge Great Hall, with a hammer-beam ceiling decorated with the coats of arms of towns across Britain and the Empire which contributed to the original funds. The whole edifice really is an astonishing sight, especially as it has now been surrounded on the north side by comfortable suburban housing. Practicalities There is pedestrian access from Fitzhugh Grove, but vehicular access is via Windmill Lane and John Archer Way. Unless you are visiting a business or a resident in the one of the flats, the only public access inside is to the wine bar (the restaurant in the cafe recently closed down).

    Kensington Palace - Opulent stairway of King George II

    Kensington Palace

    3.7(150 reviews)
    1.6 miKensington Gardens, Kensington, Hyde Park

    The first time my daughter and I visited London and we went to Kensington Palace, we got lost when…read moreleaving and ended up on a private street. The street required entry by a guard and we have no idea how we ended up there. The palace is absolutely beautiful and still functions as housing for the royals. We were able to add a memento for Princess Di at the White Garden which still acts as a memorial to her this day.

    Our visit to Kensington Palace was unplanned and full of surprises. We were doing a walking tour…read moreand noticed that there were very few visitors and so we easily bought tickets and got right in (after a robust security search). From the outside, the Palace looks institutional to me. The building was built (actually a remodeled farmhouse) in the late 1600's by King William and Queen Mary. A formal garden surrounds the west entrance. I imagine that the garden is quite spectacular in the Spring. The tour includes visits to three "Chambers" with audio tour phones that were easy to use. The audio tour is excellent with lots of interesting information. The staff is friendly and offers talks on interesting aspects of the palace. The oldest chamber visit was that of Queen Mary II (wife of King William III). The Queen's Gallery was most interesting with a fabulous harpsichord that was being played by a member of staff during our visit. The gallery overlooks the lovely gardens. The room is filled with antique pottery and portraits of the Queen. She died in her nearby bedroom chamber at the age of 32 with the King by her side. The Chamber of George II and Queen Caroline is quite opulent. We heard a short and fascinating lecture on a unique wind monitoring device that is still operational today. Family portraits and Renaissance art fill the walls. The third chamber on the tour is that of Queen Victoria where she lived as a child. Some of her childhood toys and books are displayed. Visitors are encourage to play with recreations of toys and dress up clothes. The room of her birth is the final stop of the tour. A gift shop and cafe are available. It would be fun to have tea in the cafe and imagine dining with royalty. I was hoping to run into a few royals, but I didn't. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend. There were few visitors while we were there, which was nice. Plan at least 2 hours (mostly walking) for the tour. GET the audio headsets (they are included with admission). Expect stairs. A restroom is available for visitors.

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    Bedroom of Queen Mary II

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    Birthplace of Queen Victoria

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    Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine

    Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine

    4.3(3 reviews)
    2.5 miRoehampton
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    This is the place where Marc Bolan crashed and died…read more Location: Queens Ride, Putney, London Watching QI reminded me of this. I remember the sadness at the time and also the jokes about his last hit being a tree. People always make fun of tragedy. This is the place, and you can even find the specific tree, where glam rock god Marc Bolan died on 16 September 1977. The T Rex singer hit a tree here in his girlfriend's Mini, and there's a shrine there too. Marc was killed instantly, Gloria (who was driving) was severely injured but survived, and once she had recovered, returned to America. The car was not being driven at excessive speed. The driver was not drunk, or on drugs. The policeman at the time had reason to understand that a wheel had been removed to have a puncture repaired a few days before the crash. There is a possibilty that the wheel had not been retightened enough, came loose, and affected the steering. Safety crash barriers were installed after the accident. There had been crashes at this spot before. Mourners at his funeral at Golders Green Crematorium included Rod Stewart, Elton John and David Bowie. Flowers and wreaths were sent from Keith Moon, Gary Glitter and Cliff Richard. His ashes are spread under a rose bush in the Keats Rose Bed, at Golders Green. On the 20 anniversary of Marc's Death, their son Rolan, who has no memories of his father, unveiled a monument at the site of the crash, and announced plans to launch his own rock and roll career. People stand around playing guitars etc..very peaceful. Hard to believe it is over 30 years.

    This is where Marc Bolan passed away. Often his legacy gets over looked with the recent passings,…read morehowever, he's been just as much of an influence as Bowie etc. This is just a statue to where I believe is the exact crash site. Cool to see and of course if you're heavy into the music in general it's a good way to pay respects.

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    Chelsea Old Church

    Chelsea Old Church

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.7 miChelsea

    Situated close to Chelsea Embankment, a short walk from Battersea bridge, Chelsea Old Church…read moreappears as a rather unprepossessing, modern-looking red brick building. There are some nice leafy gardens around, but from the outside it is totally unremarkable. But inside, it's a revelation: for it possesses one of London's outstanding collection of 16th and 17th century tombs and memorials. The church itself dates back to around the 13th century, although was much modified over the years, with significant additions in Tudor period and later. But all this was shattered in 1941, when the church received a direct hit from an enemy bomb, reducing most of it to its foundations. A huge effort was made to collect the remains and restore the church, and the present interior is faithful to the original mediaeval plan, and uses as much of the salvaged fabric as possible. Particularly lovely are the capitals on the More chapel, with faces and delicate relief carvings, reputedly designed by Holbein, to represent the symbols of Sir Thomas More's offices of both church and state. The tombs and memorials dominate the interior. Pride of place has to go to the monument of Sir Thomas More, on the south wall of the sanctuary. A plain perpendicular arch surmounts a marble panel with an inscription he drafted before his death, by beheading, in 1535. It commemorates his first wife and expresses the wish that he and his wife should be buried together. On the south wall, Lord Dacre (1595) and his wife lie, mediaeval style, under a huge classical canopy. Opposite, on the north wall, Lady Jane Cheyne (d 1669) looks out from under a baroque canopy, sculpted by Antonio Raggi, a collaborator of Bernini. Richard Jervoise (1563) is commorated with a huge triumphal arch (unique as a memorial in Britain) which thoroughly dominates the entrance to the Lawrence chapel. The bust of Sir Robert Stanley (1632) forms the centrepiece of another substantial Renaissance piece, just beyond. It is said his representation was one of the earliest to be modelled on his true likeness. Other memorials commemorate the Northumberlands, Brays, Hungerfords, Colvilles and Lawrences. Most poignant for me, though, is a later memorial to four young men who drowned opposite the church when their boat sank in the Thames in 1839, 'erected by a few of their intimate companions'.

    A lovely church, the internals of which were partially pieced together from the original medieval…read morechurch, which was badly damaged in WW2. Minimal parking outside. Current incumbent is a nice chap ( as is his brother, also a priest , who sometimes subs for him) .

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    Chelsea Old Church
    Chelsea Old Church
    Chelsea Old Church

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