Building    From 1674 

Lindsey House

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A grade II listed villa, thought to be the oldest building in Kensington and Chelsea. Previous residents include Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel and James McNeill Whistler. It features a garden designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. Now owned by the National Trust and open to the public during the Open House London weekend.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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