Touring The Romance of a Shop

Campden Hill is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. Aside from the ample history of the Victorian era, it is defined by the beautiful terraced houses and Victorian mansions (“Campden Hill Square Area”). Indeed, it is the perfect place to reflect on London’s history, specifically as an elite member of society. The area was inhabited by the upper class consisting of aristocratic families, industrialists, and others who desired the exclusivity and luxury of Campden Hill. Most of those families lived in grandiose homes, complete with servants, creating a…

Baker Street 

Welcome to Baker Street, a bustling road that lies right outside the heart of London. It is a part of the Marylebone district which is located in the City of Westminster. This charming street was named after William Baker, the man who initiated its construction in the 18th century. These gorgeous Georgian terraces were originally built for affluent families, but as London grew so did the variety of tenants that came to live in the area (Colin). Over time, Baker Street has transitioned from an upper class neighborhood to a combination of residential and business…

Notting Hill is a charming West London neighborhood just a short walk northwest of Kensington Palace. Hyde Park and Regent Park are two picturesque locations also worth visiting during your stay, which are near Notting Hill and can be reached by subway or even on foot from Notting Hill if you enjoy long, scenic walks. The hill that Notting Hill is named after sits under Ladbroke Grove near Kensington Gardens - another iconic and highly recommended tourist destination (“The History of Notting Hill”). West London as a whole hosts a large offering of museums and shopping with Kensington…

We’re coming up on our last stop of our Amy Levy Literary London Tour! Across from Baker’s Street, you’ll see the beautiful Regent’s Park with its lakes, gardens, theater, zoo, cricket fields, and, of course, the beautiful Sussex Place estate. The infamous King Henry VIII hunted the woods once called Marylebone Park that were here before being converted into farmland after the British Civil War. In 1811, Prince Regent, more commonly known as King George IV, envisioned creating a summer palace and a park for royalty and aristocrats to drink tea and gossip. King George hired John Nash, a…