Kensington New Town

[4] The developers included John Inderwick, a successful pipe-maker and tobacconist; John James Vallotton, who was a successful haberdasher in Jermyn Street; and Jonathan Hamston who was a carpenter and builder.

[1] The core of the district is the intersection of Launceston Place and Victoria Grove.

Many of the original late Regency style buildings are still present into the 21st century.

[4] Most of the buildings in the area have an off-white or cream stucco exterior coating, with a small amount of brick houses.

[5] The Gloucester Arms, a Grade II listed pub, is at the centre of the area, along with various shops.

Albert Lodge at 18 Victoria Grove is rendered in stucco , which is typical of the area. [ 1 ]