Holland Park Youth Hostel (C) Richard Rogerson :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

TQ2479 : Holland Park Youth Hostel

near to Kensington, Kensington And Chelsea, Great Britain

Holland Park Youth Hostel

This building was originally called Cope Castle. It was built by Sir Walter Cope in the early 17th century, who became Chancellor of the Exchequer under King James 1. It was renamed Holland House after the Earl of Holland’s wife Lady Rich inherited the property.Holland Park- history. The structure was badly damaged during World War II. One wing was saved and is used as a youth hostel.

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2012

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Grid Square: TQ2479, 366 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Richard Rogerson (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 24 September, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 8 October, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Housing, Dwellings
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 2488 7972 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.1577N 0:12.1309W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 2491 7973
View Direction: West-southwest (about 247 degrees)