Saturday, 19th May 2012
Peter Pan Statue Kensington Gardens Sir George Frampton
J M Barrie commissioned this charming tribute to his world-renowned creation by the noted British sculptor Sir George Frampton in 1912. Legend has it that Barrie had the piece installed overnight, without gaining permission from the Royal Parks, or, indeed, anyone else, as though it had simply materialised ‘as if by magic.’ Based on J M Barrie‘s immortal character, this bronze statue features Peter standing on a tree stump playing ...
The Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, led the dedication of the Craigie Aitchison Memorial Window at an Ascension Day Service at St Mary The Boltons in Chelsea on Thursday 17th of May.
The window, Crucifixion 2008: A Memorial Window, was created by the stained glass artist, Neil Phillips, following a design Craigie set out for stained glass. Craigie had been planning a collaboration to produce a window for the church at the time of his death in 2009 and the finished piece is a fitting testament to his huge achievements as an artist. Among those who ...
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's decision to alter the premises licence of a nightclub on Lots Road/King's Road was upheld by Hammersmith Magistrates Court on Tuesday 15 May 2012. Public, a nightclub just off the prestigious King's Road, was ordered to pay over £76,000 in costs as District Judge, ...
In preparation for the Diamond Jubilee Pageant the Albert Bridge, which will be a key vantage point on the day, will be shut on Saturday 19 May between 7am and 8pm.
Diversion routes using Battersea and Chelsea Bridges will be in place.
The disruption will be kept to a minimum and the bridge reopened as soon as possible. For more information about the bridge closures on the bank Holiday weekend at the ...
Events
- Ballgowns at the V&A
19th May 2012 - Mad Hatters
23rd May 2012 - Commander Household Cavalry's Inspection of the Regiment
27th May 2012
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Arts & Culture
Photographers have an opportunity for their work to be displayed on the Portobello Road North Wall if they win a commission from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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For the past two months, Kensington and Chelsea Today newspaper has been running a travel writing and image competition in collaboration with STA travel. Many thanks to all those that entered and congratulations to the winning twosome which are published in the current edition of the paper!
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