Walking Tour -Discover Albertopolis

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Victoria and Albert Museum | London

Marilyn Greene, Footprints of London
Publisher/HostMarilyn Greene, Footprints of London
Walking Tour -Discover Albertopolis
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Discover the history of the Great Exhibition in 1851 and how land in South Kensington was developed into the cultural centre, Albertopolis
About this Event

Discover the fascinating history of the development of the South Kensington area. Known previously for its health benefits and few big houses . The area was acquired by the Commissioners of the Great Exhibition in 1851. We will walk through ‘Albertopolis’ viewing the site of the Great Exhibition, the Albert Memorial and Monument to the Great Exhibition, Albert Hall, and learn about the origins of the major museums and institutions of South Kensington.

You may like to attend the V&A Friday Late afterwards


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom

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GBP 12.50 to GBP 17.50

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