Natural landmarks · London
Kingston University
In or near Thames Ditton.
Kingston University — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingston · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingston University is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Stanley Picker Gallery is an art space that showcases contemporary art and design projects, often featuring works by artists in residence. It is associated with Kingston University and supports various artistic collaborations and exhibitions, including the Stanley Picker Fellowships.
Place summary
Kingston University is a public research university located in London. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. The university is known for its strong emphasis on employability and practical experience in education.
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Background
History
Kingston was founded as Kingston Technical Institute in 1899, it offered courses in chemistry, electrical wiring, construction and nursing. In 1917 Gipsy Hill College for teacher training opened, a predecessor of Kingston University. Gipsy Hill College was created by Belle Rennie and led by an Australian named Lillian Daphne de Lissa. In 1930 the Kingston School of Art separated from the Technical Institute, later to become Kingston College of Art in 1945. In 1946 Gipsy Hill College moved to Kingston Hill. In 1951, the first Penrhyn Road campus buildings opened. Kingston was recognised as a 'Regional College of Technology' by the Ministry of Education in 1957. In 1970, the College of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4035, -0.3039
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT1 2ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Established
- 1992
- Nearest railway station
- Kingston — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.stanleypickergallery.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2503809 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Galleries · 0.4 km
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Historic houses · 0.5 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Theatres · 0.5 km
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Open-air theatres · 0.5 km
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Historic houses · 0.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston University?
- Kingston University is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT1 2ED), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Kingston University?
- Kingston University — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingston University?
- The nearest railway station is Kingston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT1 2ED.
- When was Kingston University built?
- Built or established in 1992.
- Is Kingston University free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston University is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston University?
- The nearest railway station is Kingston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT1 2ED.