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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Henry Cole

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission

Henry Cole — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
South Kensington · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Henry Cole memorial, you can take the train to South Kensington station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free. The location is accessible via postcode SW7 2SD.

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About

Henry Cole is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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Official information

The Thin House, located at 5 Thurloe Square in South Kensington, is one of London's skinniest buildings, measuring just 6 feet wide at its narrowest point. Originally built as artists' studios in the 19th century, it now contains flats and is known for its unique triangular shape, which widens from its narrowest point.

From the Wikipedia article

Henry Cole may refer to: Sir Henry Cole (inventor) (1808–1882), English civil servant and inventor Henry Cole (priest) (c. 1500–1579/80), English Roman Catholic churchman and academic Henry Cole (minister) (1792–1858), Anglican curate Henry Cole (Conservative politician) (1809–1890), British politician, cricketer and army officer Henry A. Cole (1838–1909), American cavalry colonel of the American Civil War Henry Thomas Cole (1874–1880), British member of parliament for Penryn and Falmouth Henry Cole (illustrator) (born 1955), American author and illustrator of children's books Henry Cole (basketball), American basketball player and coach Henry Cole (presenter), British TV presenter, director and producer

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4958, -0.1715
Parish
Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
Postcode
SW7 2SD
Parliamentary constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Nearest railway station
South Kensington0.2 km
Official site
secretldn.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Henry Cole?
Henry Cole is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 2SD), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
What is Henry Cole?
Henry Cole — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Henry Cole?
The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 2SD.
Is Henry Cole free to visit?
Yes, Henry Cole is free to enter.
How do I get to Henry Cole?
The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 2SD.