Place    From 1696 

Kensington Wells

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Place

In 1696 a mineral spring was discovered on the site, and the Kensington Wells developed from it. The first building to be erected at the spring was the Wells spa, which operated until the mid 18th century.

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Kensington Wells

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Aubrey House

London County Council Aubrey House stands on the site of Kensington Wells an ...

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Ignatius Sancho

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The Ivy restaurant

The Ivy restaurant

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Joseph Whitehead & Sons Ltd

Joseph Whitehead & Sons Ltd

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Freemasons' Tavern

Freemasons' Tavern

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2 memorials