November 2019 - FREE ISSN 2058-2226

Stratford Road - Past and Present

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Front Cover: Section of the flower covered exterior and interior at Fait Maison on Stratford Road (Image www.lucyelliottphotography.com)

The History of Stratford Road 4Stratford Road: A Snapshot from 1939 6Editor’s Review: Afternoon Tea at the Baglioni Hotel 8Reminiscing along Stratford Road 10Kensington News 12-14Kensington Crossword 20Kensington What’s On in November 22-24South Kensington What’s On in November 25-27Small Box Advertisements 28Get Well Spoon: Day of the Dead Enfrijolades 29

Lucy Elliott, Editor (Hair by Toby of Hairspace, at Annie Russell)

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It has been fascinating investigating the history of Stratford Road and learning about its growth from a small ‘cart track’ to what it is today - one of the last few remnants of a city ‘Village’. Complete with church, pub, delis’, restaurant, cafe, grocers, gym/pilates studio, furniture maker, butcher, nail bars, hairsdressers, architect, estate agent, newsagent this small road provides everything local residents need. All are independent retailers/businesses and one or two are even on their second generation of family-run businesses. If you have never visited Stratford Road before, please do take time to see all that’s on offer - only a few minutes off Ken High St.

As always, we have an extensive listing of events, workshops, talks, film screenings, opera’s, concerts and plays happening over the month in both South Kensington & Kensington - plenty to keep you and your families busy! Lucy

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CONTRIBUTORSAletta Richie, Victoria O’ Neil, Maria Perry, Charles yorke, Dave Saunders, Sarah Goldsmith, Benedict Bull and Nick Campailla.

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The History of Stratford Road

By Sarah Goldsmith

In the 16th century, the area surrounding Stratford Road was known as Wattsfield. Before 1850, the area was completely agrarian, comprising ‘market gardens.’ Stratford Road had its start during these two centuries as a cart track, which as the development of the area began, evolved into a proper road linking Marloes and Earls Court Roads.

In 1850, the Hutchinson family sold the land to developers, and the bank holding the mortgage, the London and County Bank, took a very active role in spurring the development of the area, which already contained a poor house on the site of the current Kensington Green development. Originally conceived by a Mr. Flower, the development consisted of 150 villas across Stratford, Abingdon Villas, and Scarsdale Villas, as well as space for two public houses and twenty-five small shops on the north end, close to the Marloes Road workhouse.The developers and the bank had differing ideas about placing small shops and a pub near the workhouse (one pub was slated for Allen Street, but then jettisoned as a brewery already existed close to the spot allocated), so revised plans were made calling for twenty-five small houses on the Stratford Road end closest to Marloes Road. On the side closest to Earls Court Road, originally large villas were planned, but then scaled down into terraces as the actual building commenced.

Though revised plans did not call for a pub on Stratford Road, the first building built on the site was the Devonshire Arms in 1851 on the corner of Stratford and Marloes Road. The next building followed in 1852 with the construction of small houses, 7 and 9 Stratford Road, originally called ‘Devonshire

Cottages’. Initially conceived as small shops, then revised in favor of private dwellings, the buildings have come full circle and now respectively house Minx Beauty and San Pietro Restaurant. On the west side of the road, in the mid-1850s, building began on St. Philip’s Church, which was to be completed in 1857 and consecrated in 1858.Though initially slated for 4-5 years, development of the Scarsdale Villas area took more than 10. The 1860s saw the Stratford Road development move westward towards Earls Court, as the houses took on a different, larger presence with later-period Victorian architecture. In 1862-1865, the last of the building commenced, with sixteen houses east of St. Phillip’s Church (in a spot originally designated for four semi-detached houses), as well as the villas opposite the church. Additionally, Sunningdale Gardens (initially called Cleveland Terrace Gardens) and Scarsdale Studios were also included in the built development.

Originally conceived as what present day parlance would term a “mixed use” development, and then constructed as private housing with a pub at one end and a church at the other, the Road itself has developed along with its surroundings as the workhouse became a hospital and shops sprang up in the 20th century to fulfill a demand. As new development moved in, along with a modern private hospital, the need for shops didn’t dissipate, and the eastern end of the road now houses various shops, restaurants, delis, exercise studios, a chemist, and one of the first ‘Fait Maisons’ in the area. As the road travels west, further from the old hospital, it gives way to grander architecture, and private residences predominate.

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The History of Stratford Road

By Sarah Goldsmith

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Stratford Road: A Snapshot from 1939

By Nick Campailla

Walking through Kensington’s residential streets on Autumn evenings, it is hard to resist a sidelong glance at an elegant living room during that brief period when the lights have been turned on and the curtains are still open. Looking through Kelly’s 1939 Kensington Directory provokes a similar curiosity about life in Stratford Road in the months leading up to the Second World War.

Then, as now, Stratford Road had a concentration of shops at its eastern end, with sizeable residences further west. A Mr. Leslie Martindale in No. 36 has a run of female neighbours in the four households to his left – was it an enclave of cordial relations or one of queen bees and grandes dames, jockeying for social supremacy, stoked by gossip and curtain-twitching disapproval?

Rising early, Mr Martindale walks to R. E. Aram, Stationer, Newsagent and Tobacconist (No. 6). In addition to his daily paper, Mr Martindale has the choice of two weekly local papers, ‘The Kensington Post, Middlesex Independent and West London Star’ and ‘The Kensington News and West London Times’. In Radley Mews, with its numerous garages and car showrooms, he enquires about the new Wolseley 10, on sale for £215. Mrs Bayliss, (No. 38), visits Ambrose & Sons Grocers, (No. 18), collects her Kensington News, and visits J. R Thornton, Chemists, (No. 4). Over her cup of Empire Coffee (2/4d a pound) she turns to The Woman’s Page and wonders, in passing, why it should be the exclusive preserve of regular advertisements for Milk of Magnesia tablets, spearheaded by ‘Indigestion and Flatulence After Meals’ in large, bold lettering; a later

generation would claim that this placement discriminates against women by implying that men don’t suffer from the same complaint.

There is no hairdresser in Stratford Road. Miss Wilkie (No. 42) follows the siren call of John Landon, Hairdressers, at 21 High Street Kensington: “Are you allowing GREyNESS to handicap you? Are you allowing greyness to steal away your opportunities? your career? your friends?”

The South Kensington Conservative Association, (No. 23), starts regular Friday evening meetings in 1939. Might Misses Snow and Laurence, and Mrs Allan (No. 40) have attended? Perhaps they were high-minded Fabians or even drawn to communism in those heady times. Was anyone in Stratford Road lured by notices in the local press for Oswald Mosley assemblies? “The Society for the Provision of Free Medical Treatment for Diseases of the Respiratory Organs have pleasure in announcing that The Rt. Hon. Viscount Bearsted formally opened The Duke Fingard Clinic, 25 Stratford Road, on Thursday, April 27th”. Duke Fingard? Not a raffish aristocrat or bandleader, but Rudolph Duke and David Fingard, designers of a heated inhalation treatment, pioneered in Canada.

The War changed everything. By 1950, few 1939 residents remained but some longstanding shops carried on for years more, giving support to Napoleon’s famous slur. Stratford Road retains a solid retail community today. Gone forever, though, are the sturdy, bakelite telephones and the range of voices announcing four-digit numbers preceded by “Western”.

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Stratford Road: A Snapshot from 1939

By Nick Campailla

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Editor’s Review: Afternoon Tea at the Baglioni Hotel

By Lucy Elliott

Afternoon Tea has always been popular, particularly in Kensington, but just recently it seems to have taken on a life of its own, with hoteliers in particular drawing inspiration from local exhibitions or their cultural history. Brunello Bar and Restaurant, nestled within the Baglioni Hotel London, just opposite Kensington Gardens, is no exception and has recently celebrated its re-designed Afternoon Tea, based on all ingredients being Italian.

As if to prove its point, within the smart hard backed cover Tea Menu, there is an explanatory map of Italy, reflecting where the menu items traditionally originate from. For example, the Sicilian cannolo filled with ricotta and orange (not too surprisingly, comes from Sicilia); but did you know that the chocolate praline filled with marscarpone, comes from Lombardia in the North of Italy? Or that the Brioche with mortadella and pistachio comes from the Emilia-Romagna region? In fact, the whole of your silver service Afternoon Tea with an Italian twist experience, will have been derived from Italy in some shape or form.

In addition to an impressive tea stand comprising an array of freshly cut sandwiches, scones, and cakes you can choose to accompany this with either a large choice of teas from Camellia’s Tea House in Holborn, or as they enticingly encourage you to “Enchant your Afternoon Tea with a glass of Ferrari Maximum Brut NV or glass of Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier.” The menu has been designed that it is suitable for a quick revival after shopping or visiting one of our cultural institutions, or indeed for a longer and relaxing experience, whilst listening to

the pianist tinkle away. For those who appreciate tea, the Baglioni offer their own bespoke tea, blended by Camellia’s especially for them. Combining a blend of Chinese and Ceylon black teas with cocoa pieces, white chocolate chips and coconut, this results in a black fusion reflecting the “… spirit of Italian hospitality”. Another one to try is the Rose Tea, and considered to be a classic amongst scented Chinese teas. For those who prefer herbal or green teas, these are accommodated with, amongst others, Jasmine Bai Mao Hua (also known as the ‘White Haired Monkey’ since the young tea buds appear twisted and lined with a silvery hue); the tea has a wonderful jasmine flavour with a honey-like fragrant aroma. So for an Afternoon Tea with a strong Italian twist, try the Baglioni Hotel!

Afternoon Tea at the Baglioni is served every day from 1.00 pm. – 5.30 pm.

With live piano on Fridays and Thursdays 4.00 – 8.00 pm. Saturday – 3.30 – 8.00 pm.

Sunday 1.30 – 6.00 pm.

Baglioni Hotel London60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 5BB

www.baglionihotels.com/London

To book a table please call +44 (0) 207 368 5900

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By Lucy Elliott

Christmas Eve Dinner 24th December 2019 | 18:00 – 22:30*

4 Course menu with Aperitivo Italiano, a glass of prosecco and traditional panettone.£90 per person

Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner25th December 2019 | 12:00 – 21:00*

4 Course menu with Aperitivo Italiano, a glass of Ferrari sparkling wine and traditional panettone.£125 per person

New Year’s Eve Dinner31st December 2019 | 18:00 – 00:30 (last seating 22:30)

4 Course menu with Aperitivo Italiano, a glass of Ferrari sparkling wine and traditional panettone. Champagne at midnight and live entertainment throughout the evening.

£175 per person

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service charge of 12.5% and beverages.*Last seating 30 minutes prior.

With the festive period drawing closer and London dresses in flickering lights, Brunello Bar and Restaurant at Baglioni Hotel London is getting ready to welcome guests acrossChristmas and New Year’s Eve and shower them with the Italian hospitality we are celebrated for.

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Reminiscing along Stratford Road

By Maria Perry with illustration by Charles yorke

Stratford Road is a short thoroughfare running off Earls Court Road and lying parallel to Scarsdale Villas. According to the Postman its residents are all extremely rich! I was unsure how to treat this, voluntarily given, information. What had struck me as Charles and I sauntered down it on an unexpectedly sunny Autumn morning was the dazzling whiteness of the facades.

We had in fact made a detour to gaze reverently at the blue plaque celebrating Flanders and Swann. This caused us both to break into a sotto voce rendering of 'I'm a Gnu'. We must have sounded pretty eccentric! Further investigation revealed that just off Stratford Road lies Radley Mews. The Postman, warming to his theme of 'boundless wealth', pointed out that a couple of years ago there had been a vintage motor car garage there.

Now here was something promising. In the early years of my marriage, we owned a Type 37 Bugatti. It upset 'the Grannies' dreadfully as they both thought my husband, as the father of a recently born baby, had no right to own such an expensive vehicle. We weren't starving and as soon as the baby became a toddler, he thoroughly enjoyed going to vintage car rallies with his Dad.

The more enquiries we made from the discreet inhabitants of Stratford Road, the less we seemed to learn, although nearly everyone remembered the vintage car garage. Some thought it was owned by a Mr Howard, but nobody knew where to find him.

We continued our walk. Stratford Road is graced by St Philip's Church and served by The Devonshire Arms pub. Stratford Studios we discovered houses a real artist, but alas, we didn't learn her name. A vague sense of deja vue was affecting me. I enquired about Miller of Kensington, a good old-fashioned butcher, I thought, and went in to enquire. They serve not only British beef, but also kosher and halal and they take The Kensington Magazine.

There is just one thing that puzzles me. Stratford Road? Not a word about Shakespeare!

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Reminiscing along Stratford Road

By Maria Perry with illustration by Charles yorke Miller of KensingtonThe Only Traditional Butcher in Kensington

Mohamed celebrates serving the community of W8 for the past 32 years providing ALL your premium quality meat and poultry requirements.

Tel: 020 7937 1777 14 Stratford Road, (off the Earl’s Court Road), London W8 6QD

Marinated Chicken SpatchcockDuck • Goose • Partridge • Turkey

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Kensington News I

General News

The Design Museum recently announced Tim Marlow has been appointed as Chief Executive and Director. He replaces Deyan Sudjic and Alice Black who stepped down as Co-Directors. Tim is currently Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Arts and leading curator, writer and broadcaster. Previously he was Director of Exhibitions at White Cube for over 10 years before moving to the Royal Academy of Arts in 2014. Tim will start his new role at the Design Museum in January 2020. We wish Deyan and Alice, who were instrumental in moving the Design Museum from Shad Thames to W8, every success for their futures.

Luzia, bought to you by Cirque du Soleil makes its European debut in London in January 2020. Due to its phonomenal demand, they have extended their season in London by two weeks. LUZIA, ‘A waking dream of Mexico’, marks 30 years since Cirque du Soleil first brought its captivating magic and awe-inspiring acrobatics to the UK. Audiences are invited to escape to an imaginary Mexico – a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality. The imaginative and visually stunning show will see brand new acts and breathtaking production, never before used by Cirque du Soleil at The Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are available through the Cirque du Soleil website, www.royalalberthall.com or 020 7589 8212 The season runs 12 January – 1 March 2020.

In the run-up to his 90th year, long-term Kensington resident Anthony Whishaw RA is celebrating by releasing the first

comprehensive book of his works on paper to coincide with an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. These rarely seen works chart his artistic development: from his early work with studio models and experiences of the Spanish landscape, through to interiors, people, nature and more. Funded by a kickstarter campaign hosted by Beam Editions, the book will examine Whishaw’s exceptional drawing ability and will display his works throughout. Why not get involved and help fund the book by supporting the kickstarter campaign? In return, you will receive a signed copy of the book, an invite to the private view at the Royal Academy of Arts and even the chance to own an original drawing by Whishaw. Visit https://bit.ly/2M3QMSC for information.

Sinclair Gibson is a London based, leading independent private client law firm advising domestic and international clients including private clients, institutions, professional bodies and charitable trustees. Based in historic Lincoln’s Inn Fields, their extensive experience ensures high quality, robust advice, rooted in independent and intelligent thinking. Sinclair Gibson’s partners specialise in contentious and non-contentious matters, enabling our clients to rely on Sinclair Gibson throughout their lives and when challenges arise. Core practice areas include non-contentious private client tax, trust and estate planning, cross-border concerns, litigation on private client matters and domestic and international family law. For further information, please contact Henry Hickman at henry.hickman@sinclairgibson.com.

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Kensington News I

At Fait Maison, a beautifully florally decorated cafe in Stratford Road, menus and dishes are based on traditional homemade middle eastern food, Mediterranean and French cuisines, heavily influenced by their wonderfully varied and colourful cultures.In addition to the savoury choices, they adore their cakes too and have a penchant for a delectable Afternoon Tea. Local customers will also know that Fait Maison caters for both large and small events and can also bring their cakes, food and set up, to the comfort of your home.

Many of our readers may have noticed some delightfully placed ‘parklets’, wooden structures for seating, decorated with plants. This inititiave by RBKC enables older people to take a greak whilst traversing the lengthy High St; parents a chance to feed babies, and tourists the change to check out their bearings on the Kensingon Map! We hope many more of these parklets may feature along both sides of the High St. in the future.

Charities/Residents’ Groups/Societies and Church News

Join the Kensington & Chelsea Foundation in their mission to improve local lives.Since 2008, the K&C Foundation has developed expertise about local issues and they’re dedicated to working with local people towards solutions. They do this by raising funds which they invest in the best local community groups and charities that work to combat pressing needs. The K&C Foundation team can help you every step of the way, guiding your giving to where it’s needed most and to a cause that’s near your heart and home. 100% of the money

Kensington News II

The Design Museum has just launched ‘Moving to Mars’ - a new exhibition exploring how sending humans to Mars is not just a new frontier for science but also for design. Over 200 exhibits including original objects and material from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), SpaceX, Raymond Loewy, Chesley Bonestell plus new commissions from responsible design company RÆBURN, Anna Talvi and Konstantin Grcic tell the complete story of designing for Mars. Two major installations enable visitors to get closer to life on Mars: ‘On Mars Today’, a multisensory experience of the Red Planet and a full-scale prototype habitat by international design firm Hassell. The exhibition also questions whether we should be designing for Mars at all. In an installation modelling an alternative scenario running over a million years, Dr. Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg uses a gaming engine to simulate Mars colonised only by plants, not humans. An inspiring and thought-provoking exhibition - A brave new world or a brave new reality?

Rene Aubrey, an independent boutique hairdressing salon has been established in South Kensington for over 50 years. Its current owners Thanasis and Megan Karalis have nurtured and evolved the business dramatically within their 15 years of ownership, and pride themselves in offering the highest standard of Hairdressing, exceptional customer service and professionalism. The nomination of best hairdressing salon for central London (one of ten) at The 5th London Hair and Beauty Awards is an enormous accolade for the salon.

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Kensington News III

they raise is invested in local charities and campaigns. If you’d like to find out how you and your family can help make a bigger local difference, then please call 0207 229 5449

Congratulations to members of the Kensington Court Residents Association who organised their very successful 10th Anniversary Thackeray Street Summer Party. With lots of local businesses and retailers participating, this was a community event at its best. In addition to large numbers of local residents and their families enjoying all that was on offer, a total of £567 was raised through the raffle, for the Knightsbridge Group Riding for the Disabled. This is enough to pay for the hire of ponies for three sessions of riding and to purchase a new riding helmet.

The CW Innovation programme, led by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+, launched recently to improve patient care and address some of the real-time challenges that healthcare organisations face today. Building on a pipeline of over 70 ‘test and scale’ innovation projects to be rolled out across the Trust and disseminated throughout the NHS stakeholder network, it aims to transform patient care and experience, and the way hospitals are run. For info watch the CW Innovation film here: www.cwplus.org.uk.

The Passage are a homelessness charity based in Westminster, providing people with the tools needed to transform their lives. Their aim is to help people address issues that have contributed to them becoming homeless, and to enable them

to move on to live fulfilling lives. The charity offers a range of services including the largest resource centre in the UK (providing food, clothing and healthcare services), supported accommodation and homelessness prevention schemes. In collaboration with The Goring Hotel, The Passage also runs Hotel School, which offers a training programme to support homeless people into entering employment within the hospitality industry. If you have links with a local hotel and would be interested in offering students of the Hotel School, a work placement opportunity please call 0207 592 1850 or see www.hotelschool.org.uk for futher information. www.passage.org.uk.

Friends of Holland Park have produced a book ‘The Birds of Holland Park and their precious habitats’ giving tips on the best places to find these birds in the park, bird watching, how to identify birds and a ‘Spotters’ check list, plus more. Cost £6 + P&P. Available from Holland Park Reception in the Stable yard or on line www.thefriendsofhollandpark.org.

The Rugby Portobello Trust has been supporting young people in Kensington since 1884. Over time, the charity has undergone many changes and mergers but its aims have remained the same: to enrich the lives and expand the horizons of children and young people in North Kensington and beyond. RPT does this by offering children, young people and their families a range of skills and activities alongside guidance and support. This year marks a double anniversary for the charity: it is 135 years since The Rugby Clubs was founded and it also the 30th anniversary of RPT’s Christmas Market.

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Kensington News III

Opening Times: Daily from 12:00 to 5:00pmPrice: £19.00 per person (inclusive of VAT)

Located in the fashionable Kensington neighbourhood, away from the busy streets of London, our tea lounge offers a warm and stylish environment to relax and unwind. Enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury delicacies, accompanied by specially-selected teas to complement your unforgettable experience.

Discover a quintessentially British experience by

joining us for an afternoon tea at the Tara Tea Lounge.

For reservations: TheTara.TeaLounge@millenniumhotels.co.uk | +44(0)20 7937 7211The Cophorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London W8 5SY

Afternoon Tea MenuA tea selection

Savoury

Cheese & onion on tomato bread

Chicken mayo & spring onion on lemon bread

Smoked salmon with chive cream on cocoa bread

Honey roast ham & cheese on olive bread

Egg & watercress on pesto bread

Desserts

Selection of mini pastries and cakes

Mango vanilla cream with dried raspberry and berry coulis

Selection of scones - plain scone, raisin scone served withclotted

cream and strawberry jam

Menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability. Kindly let us know if

you have got any dietary requirement. Items from the menu may contain pork or alcohol.

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PRESENTS

THE FINEST OF THE SEASON

The warmest welcome awaits this Christmas and New Year, set to the backdrop of a roaring fire

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By Benedict Bull

Gardens in W8

While looking up Stratford Road and the wider tranche of gardens either side of Kensington High Street, I came across two principal lines of enquiry. The first was the evolution of the gardens around St Mary Abbots since its eleventh century origins and the second was the inventory of gardens held the London Parks and Gardens Trust. This second inventory includes parks, garden squares, churchyards, and cemeteries, as well as open land including heaths, towpaths and even relict features.

In the listing as Kensington Green, on the site of the old St Mary Abbots Hospital, which was developed around the workhouse of 1848 was one garden site. It was redeveloped in 1989 in a neo Victorian Italianate style and incorporated some original features such as the stone piers still visible on Marloes Road.

Two other listings also caught my eye; one the listing for Kensington Gate Gardens W8 and the other for Kensington Memorial Gardens or St Mark’s Park W10. The latter is interesting because the land was acquired specifically to be a park by the Kensington War memorial Committee, by a former Mayor of Kensington and it passed to the London County Council and remains an important public space. The former was developed for private communal gardens on the site of the old workhouse, which was destroyed in in 1849, on land belonging to the Campden Charities Trust.

The evolution of the landscapes of the borough are fascinating as is the history of the conveyance of its water. The Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, which grants monies to local London

communities to start gardens, recently had an outing to the Charterhouse. In the Charterhouse museum is a fascinating map showing the channels and well heads that conveyed the water there. Here like in exhibition The Secret Rivers of London, one sees that the endurance of the underlying patterns of ownership and development and the flow of the rivers.

One question that is key to answer honestly today is are we doing enough to conserve our garden squares and parks today? I have noticed quite a lot of ancillary development of built structures within larger parks and squares in the last ten years.

The index of permeability is a vital measurement. It has decreased greatly with the increased areas of paving within parks and squares and the digging out of basements and sealing of paved areas in private gardens. Are we doing enough to look after our ground water permeability and aquifer replenishment?

Kensington Gate Gardens (Image by Colin Wing

www.londongardensonline.org.uk)

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By Benedict Bull

Gardens in W8 Celebrate C hristmas at the

For reservations or more information, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 020 7872 2912 or email events.tara@millenniumhotels.com

www.millenniumhotels.com

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Festive afternoon tea including a complimentary glass of sparkling wine per person

A selection of homemade sandwiches

Fruit scones with Devonshire clotted cream, fruit preserves andlemon curd

Selection of seasonal pastries

A pot of tea chosen from our organic loose tea selection

15th November 2019 – 15th January 2020

Served daily between 2.30 – 5.00pm

STARTERSWinter vegetable & lentil soup with parmesan & olive crust

Wild game terrine with gherkin relish

Lemon & dill smoked salmon with orange cream & pickled cucumber

MAIN COURSECranberry & onion turkey paupiette with traditional trimmings

Grilled salmon with seasonal greens & buttered crushed new potatoes with dill cream sauce

Butternut squash and lentil Wellington with caulifl ower couscous & tomato sauce

DESSERTSChristmas pudding with brandy sauce

Spiced chocolate ingot

Cranberry & orange cheesecake

15th November 2019 – 15th January 2020

PRIVATE PARTY NIGHT DININGFESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

From:£54.00per person

£36.00per tray, based on two people

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The Kensington CrosswordBy Dave Saunders

Pit your wits against our Kensington-centric crossword. (Answers on page 28)

Across1) _________ Mews, residential road between Cromwell Road and Queen’s Gate Gardens, SW7 2) Antiques showroom at 154 Kensington Church St (8)3) _____ Boutiques, ladies’ clothes shop situated at 19 Abingdon Road, W8 (5)4) ______ Crescent, curved thoroughfare in Kensington, sometimes called ‘The most expensive street in Britain’ (7)5) ____ Spa Kensington, beauty salon for manicures located at 20 Bute Street, SW7 (4)6) The ________ Tree, a former tree in Hyde Park which became the focus of protests in 1866 by the Reform League (9)7) _______ street bakery, cafe and bakery at 1 Argyll Road, W8, which closed in 2017 (6)8) Francis _____,cricketer and WW2 soldier, born in Kensington in 1897 (7)9) Harry _____, cricketer for Surrey, born in Kensington in 1877; died 1964 (5)

Down1 ______ Surtees, rugby union forward, born in Kensington in 1865 (6)10) Sir John _____, film actor born in Kensington in 1904 (7)11) ______ Jacques, actress known for the Carry On films; died in Kensington in 1980 (6)12) _______ Moss, former Formula One racing driver born in Kensington in 1929 (4)13) ____ and Rock, outdoor and winter clothing outlet at 188 Kensington High St (4)14) ____ Close, sidestreet that adjoins Adam and Eve mews, W8 (4)15) Clo and ___, hairdresser at 55 Old Brompton Road, SW7 (3)16) _______ street, residential road between Thackeray St and St Albans Grove, (7)17) Down to ____, vegetarian/vegan restaurant at 240-242 Kensington High St, which became The Hive (5)18) ______ Thorney Court, serviced apartments at Palace Gate, W8 (6)19) Papaya ____, Thai restaurant at 209 Kensington High St, W8 (4)

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CHRISTMAS FAMILy ACTIVITIES:INNOVATE, LEARN AND HAVE FUN1 November - 31 January. Free with admissionEnjoy fun for the whole family this Christmas as you dive into the world of technology. Test Big Clown Maker Kits and enjoy getting hands - on working together to discover the latest Internet of Things technology. Museum of Brands 0207 243 9610 www.museumofbrands.com/family-activities

HARRy POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT1-3 Nov 1:30pm, 6:30pm From £18For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score and Harry Potter™ soars across the big screen in high-definition.Royal Albert Hall. www.royalalberthall.com

BE INSPIRED: THE ROyAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETy EXPLORER’S WATCHES 4 Nov 2:30pm-4pm £5 Book in advanceUsing chapters from his book ‘Time for Explorers’, to be published next year, Peter Burt will introduce five of the travellers who borrowed so called ‘Explorer’s watches’ from the Society between 1878 and 1932. Venue: Royal Geographical Society. www.rgs.org

ETHEL WALKER “LANDSCAPE OF LIGHT”5 – 22 NovemberCelebrating 25 years at Thackeray Gallery, Scottish artist Ethel Walker has captured the beauty and drama of the ever changing landscape for her 2019 solo show ‘Landscape of Light’. THACKERAy GALLERy020 7937 5883 www.thackeraygallery.com

FRIENDS OF ST MARy ABBOTS KENSINGTONAN EVENING AROUND THE MAyOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE’5 December 6.30 - 8.30 pm. Tickets £20 incl. wine & buffet (vegan options available)By courtesy of the Mayor, Cllr. Will Passcall, the Friends, together with new Vicar, Mother Emma Dinwiddy Smith, join us for an evening (sponsored by Knight Frank) and hosted by Steve Atack, Founding Patron of Friends of St Mary Abbots and will include Russian festive music sung by LolaG and experience an international Christmas BuffetTickets can be bought from the Vestry in SMA, or on line via sma-mayorsevening.eventbrite.co.uk

SHADOWS6-9 November 7.30 pm. £30/25 + conc. UK Premiere of a memorable theatrical event. Written by multi-award-winning Norwegain playwright Jon Fosse, Shadows blends video, sound and live performance to create an electric emotional experience in which children speak for performers who explore marriage, infidelity, youth and old age. 020 3642 6606 The Coronet theatrewww.thecoronettheatre.com

JAPANESE IN BRITAIN: WASURENA-GUSA ORAL HISTORIES7 Nov 6:30pm-7:30pm Free Booking requiredAn ongoing collection of oral histories, which explores the journey of Japanese youth who headed abroad in search of new adventures in the 1960s and 1970s by recording the stories of those who settled in the UK. Japan House Londonwww.japanhouselondon.uk

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CELEBRATION AND SOLEMNITy; THE MUSIC OF HENRy PURCELL9 November 7.30pm (£20/12.50)Kensington Olympia Baroque directed by Ashley Stafford as part of Kensington Olympia Festival of Music & the Arts:‘In Guilty Night’. ‘Welcome to all the Pleasures’, ‘Come ye Sons of Art’, ‘Funeral Sentences’. Venue: APEX Room, Olympia W14 8UX Tickets: www.kofma.co.uk

WHEN I COLOURED IN THE WORLD By AHMADREZA AHMADI10 Nov 11:45am, 12:45am, 2:45pmExplore a different story the second Sunday of every month. When Victoria found out that she was going to be Queen one day she said, ‘I shall be good’. What would you like to change in the world? Venue:Kensington Palace. www.hrp.org.uk

STARTUP ESSENTIALS By CREATIVE ENTRREPRENEURS: HOW TO BUILD A WEB SITE11, 18 & 25 November 18.30 - 20.00 (three part course). Uncover the basics needed to develop a successful website for your creative start - up. Adult £90, Student/concession: £75, members £75 contact www.designmuseum.org

RUGBy PORTOBELLO TRUST CHRISTMAS MARKET12 November 6pm – 9pm (Tickets £25) shopping at over 50 stalls with music, drinks and canapes . 13 November 9.30am – 5.30pm (Tickets £5) shopping and eat at our café featuring a new salad recipe kindly donated by yotam Ottolenghi All at 221 Walmer Road W11 4Ey. For details seewww.rptchristmasmarket.co.uk

BRIGHT NIGHTS: EMPIRE13 Nov 7pm-10:30 £25An evening to experiment, think, debate and drink with writers, artists, scientists and psychologists who will explore the complex and contested legacy of the British Empire, with a background of games, cocktails, and a Bollywood meets Afro-themed DJ set from Hit-Maker Music. Venue: Kensington Royal Palace. www.hrp.org.uk

DRINK & DRAW IN LEIGHTON’S STUDIO13 Nov 6:30pm-9pm £15Following a sell-out run last season, Leighton House Museum, in collaboration with London Fine Art Studios and Enoteca Rosso, hosts a new series of Drink & Draw sessions that unite live music, fine art and a delicious wine tasting. Leighton House Museum. www.rbkc.gov.uk

JOOLS HOLLAND15 Nov-16 Nov 7:30pm From £22.00Performing tracks spanning his entire solo career, Jools will be joined by the supremely talented vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, as well as original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis on drums with the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Royal Albert Hallwww.royalalberthall.com

KENSINGTON GARDENERS’ CLUB TALK:‘ROSES IN THE LONDON GARDEN’ by Michael Marriot, Senior Rosarian, David Austin Roses16 November 2.30 pm. Free to members Guests £5 Venue: Basement lecture theatre at Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk. For more information or to book please see www.kensingtongardeners.co.uk or contact 07949 769702

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WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO BOOK BINDING 16 November 10.00 - 16.30Join artist and designer Rahel Zoller to produce your own series of crafted books. Adult £75, Student/concession: £60, Members £60 Tickets: www.designmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/23613?_ga=2.25159546.198076531.1571906254-69669455.1571906254

LETTER TO A FRIEND IN GAZA18 - 23 November 7.30 pm. £30/25 + concessions. World Premiere. Two Palestinian and two Israeli actors, and three musicians, address the foundations of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Filmmaker Amos Gitai’s multimedia performance pays tribute to Camus, seeking to find common ground between warring peoples. 020 3642 6606. The Coronet Theatre. www.thecoronettheatre.com

PATRONS OF TURNER, FRIENDS OF RUSKIN20 November, 6.30pm. Free. Wine. Two talks on Elhanan Bicknell by Marcus Bicknell and Godfrey Windus by Margaret Burr. Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church, Philbeach Gardens, SW5. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/two-turner-collectors-friends-of-ruskin-tickets-67790773027

SCREENING SERIES: CINEMA FOR SyRIA20 Nov 6:30pm-9pm £15The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan, is an enchanted journey showcasing the talents of Syrian filmmakers despite the challenges they face in a country shattered by violent conflict. Leighton House Museum. www.rbkc.gov.uk

SPACE SUITS FOR MARS24 November 13.00 - 16.00Families with children aged 8 - 11 years. Design and make your own space suit constume. Entry £15 www.designmuseum.org/whats-on/families/get-into-design

KENSINGTON MUMS FAMILy CHRISTMAS FAIR (4TH EDITION)1 December 9am-5pm40+ stalls with various exhibitors also featuring children’s entertainment, various inspirational speakers, raffle prizes and goody bags supporting a great charity. Plus drinks and canapés as we will celebrate Kensington Mums turning 8! Also supporting The Children Surgery Foundation in our raffle prizes. Venue: Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Rd SW7 4DN. www.kensingtonmums.co.uk

CURTAIN UP CHRISTMAS MARKET 2019 - 1 December 11.00 – 15.30 Entrance £2 Celebrating 10 sparkling years: Grand opening by Celeb Haydn Gwynne @ 11.30. Raffle 3.00pm by BBC Radio London Jo Good Over 50 stalls: collectables, crafts, jams, jewellery, clothes +more. Refreshments master chef semi-finalist Julia Gray. Proceeds to www.maggiescentres.org helping people adjust to life after Cancer. Venue: St Mary Abbots Centre W8 4HN

HOPE & HOMES FOR CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT AT ST MARy ABBOTS WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM KATIE MELUA4 December 7pm – 8.30pm, followed by festive refreshments £25 adults, £10 children www.hopeandhomes.org 01722 790111, or email: communityhopeandhomes.org

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RCM WIND ENSEMBLE1 Nov 7:30pm £5Join the RCM Wind Ensemble for an evening of inventive repertoire for wind.Royal College of Music. www.rcm.ac.uk

WALKING TOUR: THE SECRET PET CEMETERy OF HyDE PARK2 Nov 10:30-12pm £10An exclusive visit to the rarely open Victorian Pet Cemetery, the first public pet cemetery in Britain, and a chance to discover the dark histories of Hyde Park. For more informationwww.royalparks.org.uk

yOGA AT THE NATURAL HISTORy MUSEUM3 Nov-29 March 2020 8am £31.50A unique yoga class in the iconic Hintze Hall, followed by exclusive access to a Museum exhibition or gallery. Venue: Natural History Museum. www.nhm.ac.uk

INGRID RESCHKE: DO yOU KNOW URBAN?6 Nov 7pm £5While in hospital, “Hoffi” Hoffmann, who has a record for criminal assault, meets Urban, an engineer who has worked on numerous building projects in other communist countries. Emulating him, Hoffi starts working in construction and meets student trainee Gila and falls in love. Venue: Goethe-Institut. www.goethe.de

27TH FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL7 –15 Nov Times vary Adults £13 Child £11Discover some of the best and newest of French cinema at Ciné Lumière from Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire to Christophe Honoré’s On a Magical Night.Institut français. www.institut-francais.org.uk

IN GEORGIA8 Nov 7pm £5A rare screening of Jürgen Böttcher’s beautiful 1987 travelogue to the director’s dream destination. A tribute to a country and its people and to the first glance of an encounter. Goethe-Institut. www.goethe.de

THE IMITATION GAME + Q&A8 Nov 7:30pm-10pm £8 Booking required 12+. An evening dedicated to Alan Turing, code-breaker and father of modern computing. The screening will be followed by a Q&A, hosted by Top Secret exhibition curator Dr Elizabeth Bruton. Here we’ll be delving deeper into the life and work of Alan Turing. Venue: Science Museumwww.sciencemuseum.org.uk

WALKING TOUR: HyDE PARK AT WAR9 Nov 10:30am-12pm £10Discover Hyde Park’s hidden history during the most recent World Wars. From allotments and a piggery, to gun emplacements and barrage balloons, learn about the significant role Hyde Park played during World War I and World War II.Royal Parks. www.royalparks.org.uk

SARAH BRIGHTMAN11 Nov 7:30pm from £68The world’s most successful and best-selling soprano, Sarah Brightman, returns to London for the first time in fifteen years. Her new world tour, HyMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert for one night only. Venue: Royal Albert Hall. www.royalalberthall.com

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REINTRODUCING OUR PIONEERING WOMEN: LADy KATHLEEN SCOTT FRBS12 Nov Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm FreeThe event aims to shine a light on the lives, careers and legacies of some of their female members. Kathleen Scott was famous as the grieving widow of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, the Antarctic explorer. Royal Society of Sculptors. www.sculptors.org.uk

PRIX PICTET 2019: HOPE14 Nov FreeRecognised as the world’s leading prize for photography, the theme for 2019’s prize is ‘Hope’. The winner is announced at the V&A on 13 November, and the twelve shortlisted photographers will have their work exhibited in the V&A’s Porter Gallery.V&A. www.vam.ac.uk

SONGS AND SCORES FROM RUSSIA14 Nov-15 Nov 7:30pm £10-15 Visiting Professor of Conducting Martyn Brabbins conducts his second concert of the season. Royal College of Musicwww.rcm.ac.uk

WOMEN SHAPING THE WORLDTil 15 Nov Dates and times varyThe festival addresses the issues and perspectives on women’s rights through a series of events, film screenings and discussions with and about women shaping the world. Venue: Institut françaiswww.institut-francais.org.uk

THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT (U)15 Nov 7pm-9pm £8 Booking requiredHumble but eccentric inventor Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness) creates a fantastic, unstainable, unbreakable fabric. It never

gets dirty and will never wear out—a huge breakthrough for the textiles industry, one might think. Natural History Museumwww.nhm.ac.uk

TRADITIONAL CRAFT: COILED BASKET WORKSHOP16 Nov 10am-1pm £18Learn to make simple coil baskets from grasses. Traditional to many cultures around the world, these baskets are useful for foraging or as beautiful containers for your home. Royal Parks. www.royalparks.org.uk

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL16 Nov–21 Nov Dates and times varyCiné Lumière welcomes gems from the Jewish cultural world. From the story of the Blue Note jazz label in It Must Schwing! to Amos Gitai’s comedy A Tramway in Jerusalem followed by a Q&A with the acclaimed director himself. Institut françaiswww.institut-francais.org.uk

SOUTH KEN KIDS FESTIVAL18 - 24 November at the Institut français, LondonThe South Ken Kids Festival returns for its 22 edition! From 18 to 24 November, meet glorious authors and illustrators, including Quentin Blake (the festival’s patron), Axel Scheffler, Magali Le Huche, Benjamin Chaud, Joe Todd Stanton and many more brought to you by the Institut français in London! Expect a programme packed with live drawing, storytelling, workshops, talks, films, music and digital sessions.www.southkenkidsfestival.co.uk

ORCHESTRAL MASTERWORKS:SWAN LAKE21 Nov 6:15pm Limited Availability £5, £8Join the RCM Philharmonic for a show-

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stopping performance of the concert suite from Tchaikovsky’s immensely popular ballet, Swan Lake. Royal College of Musicwww.rcm.ac.uk

WILD LIFE DRAWING – WOLVES21 Nov 7pm-9pm from £30Meet, draw and learn about our much-loved wolves. The class will be introduced to the “wolves” with a short talk from Canine Behavioural Scientist and ‘Head Wolf’ Natalie Lagstrom. Open to all from beginners to advanced and all materials are supplied.Royal Society of Sculptors www.sculptors.org.uk

HyDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND22 Nov-5 Jan 10am-10pmAcross the years, the event has become a must-do attraction for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike. Royal Parkswww.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

STITCHING A SENSE OF PLACE: EMBROIDER A KEEPSAKE LONDON MAP WITH TEXTILE ARTIST EKTA KAUL 23 Nov, 10:30am - 1pm; £80 Doors open 9;30am for private viewLearn to embroider a keepsake map of London, an original design by Ekta. you can add your favourite locations or routes and create something truly personal for yourself or for a loved one. The class is suitable for all levels and beginners are welcome. All materials and use of tools included.Leighton House Museum. www.rbkc.gov.uk

CARS: ACCELERATING THE MODERN WORLD23 Nov 10am – 4pm £18Over its short 130-year history, the car has become one of the most loved, contested and influential innovations in the world.

It has revolutionised manufacturing, transformed how we move, forever changing our cities, environment and economies. V&A www.vam.ac.uk

ON THE EDGE: DIANA TAPPING ART EXHIBITION AT ROyAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL Ongoing to 29 November 09.00 - 20.00 hrsHosting an exhibition featuring the work of patient Diana Tapping, whose paintings are highly atmospheric and originate from observations of nature - the transient nature of light, colour, weather and texture. Works are for sale with proceeds split between the artist and the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. Venue: Cafe Exhibition Space, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, SW3 6NP www.dianatapping.comwww.rbht.nhs.uk/about/arts www.rbht.nhs.uk

POP-UP PERFORMANCE: FESTIVE WEEKENDS30 Nov 11am-3:30pm Freeyou are warmly invited to a Victorian Christmas party exploring all things festive, from cards to trees. Find out how Victorian children entertained themselves at Christmas time and how the Victorians invented Christmas as we know it today.V&A. www.vam.ac.uk

NATURAL HISTORy MUSEUM ICE SKATINGTil 12 Jan 2020 10am-9pm Adults £12.65, Children from £8.80, Families from £39.60Set against the backdrop of the Waterhouse building, the Ice Rink at the NHM is one of the most magical places to be this winter.Natural History Museum. www.nhm.ac.uk

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