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Kensington Central Library

Photo credit: Edwardx, CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)

Open to the public

Library or archive in Kensington and Chelsea

107 artworks

Part of Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies

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Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, London, Greater London W8 7RX England

CentralLocalEnquiries@rbkc.gov.uk

020 7361 3038

Before making a visit, check opening hours with the venue

http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/libraries/localstudiesandarchives.aspx

Artworks

  • Minestrone
    Minestrone James Dring (1905–1985)
    Kensington Central Library
  • Sir Alfred Rice Oxley, CBE, MD, JP
    Sir Alfred Rice Oxley, CBE, MD, JP George Fiddes Watt (1873–1960)
    Kensington Central Library
  • Kensington Gore
    Kensington Gore Arthur Temple Felix Clay (1842–1928)
    Kensington Central Library
  • Window*
    Window* Estella Louisa Michaela Canziani (1887–1964)
    Kensington Central Library
  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens Arthur Temple Felix Clay (1842–1928)
    Kensington Central Library
  • Sir George William Henry Jones (1874–1956), MP, KC
    Sir George William Henry Jones (1874–1956), MP, KC Sam J. Goldstein
    Kensington Central Library
  • 'The World's End'
    'The World's End' Bridget Longman (1912–2004)
    Kensington Central Library
  • 100 more

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies has another 182 artworks

Artists

  • Robert Brough (1872–1905)
    Francis Derwent Wood (1871–1926)
  • Self Portrait
    Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
  • Untitled
    Alec Dearnley (1904–1989)
  • The Great Hall
    Bethia Mary Clarke (1867–1959)
  • William Hutchison Leask (1850–1918), Provost of Peterhead (1899–1918)
    George Fiddes Watt (1873–1960)
  • Vintage on the Slopes of the Arve near Geneva
    Paul Edouard Rischgitz (1828–1909)
  • W. S. K.
  • Bomore Corner, Lancaster Road
    A. N. Thackery
  • Sir Thomas Wilton, Mayor of Dartmouth (1900–1901 & 1914–1919)
    Reginald Henry Campbell (1874–1962)
  • Dick Phelps (1896/1897–1990), Winner of the Doggett's Coat and Badge
    James Dring (1905–1985)
Kensington Central Library is part of

Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies

Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies artworks can also be found at these venues

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Venues in Kensington and Chelsea

  •
    Cecil French Bequest
  • Chelsea Library
  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
  • Holland Park
  • Kensington Palace
  • Kensington Town Hall, Leighton House Museum
  • Kensington Town Hall, Mayor's Parlour
  • Leighton House Museum
  • National Army Museum
  • National Trust, Carlyle's House