Historic houses · London
The Elgin
In or near Tyburn.
The Elgin — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ladbroke Grove · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Elgin is located in Kensington and Chelsea, with the nearest railway station being Ladbroke Grove, just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. You can use the postcode W11 1QT for sat-nav directions.
About
The Elgin is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Elgin offers a unique exploration of consumer culture over the past 200 years, showcasing how societal changes have influenced everyday items. Visitors can engage with the Time Tunnel exhibition, which presents historical contexts of popular brands from Victorian times to the digital age.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Elgin is a Grade II listed public house at 96 Ladbroke Grove, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the mid-19th century, and the architect is not known. The Elgin was a mod venue in the 1960s and a punk rock one in the 1970s. In May 1975 The 101ers were offered a weekly residency there which led to a nine-month stay. Notable regular patrons have included the serial killer John Christie and Joe Strummer of The Clash.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5163, -0.2089
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- W11 1QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Phone
- +44 20 7243 9611
- Nearest railway station
- Ladbroke Grove — 0.2 km
- Official site
- museumofbrands.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15978982 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elgin, Ladbroke Grove (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Elgin?
- The Elgin is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W11 1QT), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is The Elgin?
- The Elgin — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Ladbroke Grove, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W11 1QT.
- Who owns The Elgin?
- The Elgin is owned by | landlord =.
- Is The Elgin a listed building?
- The Elgin is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to The Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Ladbroke Grove, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W11 1QT.