Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Kensington

KENSINGTON, a district in the W. of London adjoining Westminster, within which are Kensington Palace and Gardens.

South Kensington Museum was at first a temporary edifice of iron and wood (popularly known as “the Brompton Boilers”). It was opened in 1857, and to it were removed various collections which had since 1852 been exhibited in Marlborough House. This edifice has been superseded by permanent buildings. The institution comprises (1) the Art Museum, (2) the India Museum, (3) various science collections.