The History Of Kensington Roof Gardens

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.

The history of kensington roof gardens.

The roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and kensington roof gardens is a roof garden covering 6 000 m 1 5 acres on top of the former derry and toms building on kensington high street in central london in the royal borough of kensington and chelsea they have for a long time been the largest roof garden in europe but was surpassed by the roof garden on the. The gardens were founded in 1936 3 years after the construction of the department store and completed in 1938. Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london. The roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens an.

Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store. Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in.

1930s in the 1930s trevor bowen the vice president of barkers the kensington department store that owned the site and constructed the building in 1932 commissioned ralph hancock a leading. But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard. A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens. It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.

The roof gardens has now closed. Stay on top of the greenroof greenwall world by subscribing here. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said.