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The Lancaster Gate Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped W2.

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Origins
The Early History of Lancaster Gate
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
II
Origins
From Rural Lands to W2 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Lancaster Gate
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
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Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Lancaster Gate
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Lancaster Gate
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Lancaster Gate
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of W2
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Lancaster Gate
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
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Origins
The Settling of W2
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Bayswater Road
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Lancaster Gate.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Lancaster Gate Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Lancaster Gate Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on W2
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Lancaster Gate.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Lancaster Gate
Transport networks that shaped the district around Lancaster Gate.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Bayswater Road Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Bayswater Road.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Lancaster Gate
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Lancaster Gate.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Lancaster Gate
Transport networks that shaped the district around Lancaster Gate.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Craven Hill Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Craven Hill.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and W2 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Lancaster Gate
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Lancaster Gate Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Lancaster Gate.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Lancaster Gate
A close read of the historic houses of Lancaster Gate and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in W2
A close read of victorian terrace housing in W2 and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Lancaster Gate
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Lancaster Gate
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Lancaster Gate
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Lancaster Gate Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Lancaster Gate villa and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in W2
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Lancaster Gate
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in W2
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Lancaster Gate
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXXI
Street
Bayswater Road History
A street-level look at Bayswater Road history and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
Craven Hill History
A street-level look at Craven Hill history and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Lancaster Gate Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of W2 Streets
A street-level look at W2 streets and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Lancaster Gate Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Lancaster Gate
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Bayswater Road
A street-level look at residential life on Bayswater Road and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of W2 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Lancaster Gate Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Lancaster Gate Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Lancaster Gate's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of The Lancaster London
Why The Lancaster London mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Lancaster Gate
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of W2
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Lancaster Gate Schools
Why schools of W2 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Lancaster Gate
Why the historic pubs of W2 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Lancaster Gate
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of W2
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Lancaster Gate Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Lancaster Gate
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Lancaster Gate
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Lancaster Gate
Famous residents of Lancaster Gate and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of W2
The literary life of W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Lancaster Gate
The artistic legacy of Lancaster Gate and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Lancaster Gate
Cultural diversity in modern W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Lancaster Gate
The theatrical history of Lancaster Gate and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in W2
Musical heritage in W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Lancaster Gate
Post-war demographics in Lancaster Gate and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of Bayswater Road
The cafe culture of Bayswater Road and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Lancaster Gate Found Its Voice
How Lancaster Gate found its voice and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Lancaster Gate
Broadcasting and media in Lancaster Gate and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Lancaster Gate Home
How adapting the Lancaster Gate home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in W2
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Lancaster Gate
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in W2
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Lancaster Gate
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in W2
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Lancaster Gate Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the W2 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Lancaster Gate
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in W2 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Lancaster Gate Conservation Areas Explained
What Lancaster Gate conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Lancaster Gate Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in W2
What listed buildings in W2 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Lancaster Gate
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Lancaster Gate
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the W2 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in W2 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Lancaster Gate
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in W2 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Lancaster Gate
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Kensington Gardens
The physical setting around Kensington Gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Kensington Gardens on Lancaster Gate
The physical setting around Kensington Gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in W2
The physical setting around street trees in W2 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Lancaster Gate
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of W2
The physical setting around the lost rivers of W2 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Lancaster Gate
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in W2
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Lancaster Gate
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of W2
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Lancaster Gate
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Lancaster Gate
Why buyers love Lancaster Gate in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Lancaster Gate vs Neighbouring Districts
Lancaster Gate vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of W2
The property market history in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Lancaster Gate Flat
Guide to renovating a Lancaster Gate flat in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in W2
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Lancaster Gate
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of W2 Period Features
The appeal of W2 period features in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Lancaster Gate Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Lancaster Gate Heritage
The future of Lancaster Gate heritage in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why W2 Maintains Its Value
Why W2 maintains its value in the wider story of Lancaster Gate's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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