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South Kensington is a wealthy West London district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with some areas in the eastern part being divided with the City of Westminster. South Kensington is a popular destination among tourists due to its numerous cultural landmarks and museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall.
There are several towns near the area such as Brompton, Earls Court, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and West Kensington. The London Underground train stations that serve the area Gloucester Road station and South Kensington station. The area is covered under the postcode zone SW7.
Notable residents of the area include poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, creator of social research Charles Booth, British actor Henry Cavill, writer Virginia Woolf, and comedian Benny Hill. South Kensington is home to the Royal College of Art, Imperial College London, and the Royal College of Music.