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Holland Park takes its name from the Jacobean manor Holland House. This 17th-century house was originally called Cope Castle after the first owner Sir Walter Cope. It was renamed Holland House by Henry Rich who became the first Earl of Holland. Holland Park Avenue and Holland Road borrow their names from this historic house as well. Holland House was left in ruin after taking bomb damage in World War II. Holland Park features tree-lined streets. In this W8 area, you will see mainly large Victorian townhouses, as well as plenty of shops, restaurants, hotels, and embassies. The three linked roads that form the street date from 1860. They were laid out by William and Francis Radford who also built more than 200 houses in this area.
Royal Crescent and Aubrey House are Holland Park landmarks. The Royal Crescent is a 19th-century Grade II listed house. Writer John Gawsworth is one of the notable residents. Aubrey House dates from the 18th century. This Grade II listed house was originally known as the Notting Hill House. The current name derives from Aubrey de Vere who is listed in the Domesday Book as the owner of the Kensington manor. Holland Park tube station opened in 1900. It features a Harry Bell Measures design. The station has a flat roof just like Queensway station. In the 1990s, the station was renovated. More refurbishment works followed in 2016. Before these works, this was the only remaining station that still had original 1950 signage. Several London buses serve this station.
The Design Museum is located in this part of West London. It was founded in 1989 and originally situated near Tower Bridge. This Holland Park museum covers all the types of design: industrial, graphic, architectural, fashion, and more. The Design Museum is a registered charity. That means that all the funds raised by the ticket sales help the place curate new exhibitions.