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Annual Report 2001 TTM Kensington Society TIIE Kensi gt Society t r'.ttt L I \ I 'l t "Cl s r"' tt'l t. -:--+ *'.-- Annual Report 2001 TTM Kensington Society 15 Kensington Square, V/8 5HH The objects of the Society are to preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest. Registered Ch arity N o.267 7 7 8 Annual Report 2001 Front cover: Summer evening at the Libeskind Pavilion, Serpentine Gallery. See p21 Photo: Merrilees Brown The Kensington Society CONTENTS PATRON HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Gay Christiansen-Tributes .4 THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, K.c., c.c.v.o. From the President .7 Chairman's Report l0 PRESIDENT sIR RONALD ARCULUS, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O Secretary's Report I2 Treasure's Report t4 VICE-PRESIDENT Planning & Conservation in 2001 r5 THE RT.HON. THE BARL OF SNOWDON, G.C.V.O New Brooms ................ 17 AGM 200r ......... 18 COUNCIL Barnabas Brunner Sir Duncan Oppenheim Happenings-Kensington 200 1 PhilipEnglish Dr Stephen Pasmore (a) A Glimpse of Libeskind .... 22 Arthur Farrand Radley, M.B.E George Pole Peter de Vere Hunt The Hon.Laura Ponsonby (b) The Swan Surfeit 23 Robert Martin Martin Starkie (c) Fall & Rise of the Princess Alice Garden 25 Michael Middleton C.B.E. TomWilmot (d) First Consider your Tree 26 Dr Peter Nathan Michael Winner Environmental Awards-2001 ........... 28 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE KensingtonRoots 30 Michael Bach RobertMilne-Tyte Mrs Angela Darwin Robin price TheCousinLabyrinth JJ Mrs Dianne Gabitass Ms Celia Rees-Jenkins O.B.E. Local Govenment-New Style 31 Mrs Bea Hopkins Mrs Ethne Rudd Coming Events ............ 40 Mrs Susan Lockhart Robert Vigars Robert Meadows NigelV/ilkins Peter Pan 43 DavidMeggitt Kensington's Vanishing Pubs .... 44 BookReviews 48 CHAIRMAN: RobinPrice Local Societies ...... 53 VICE-CHAIRMAN: Ms Celia Rees-Jenkins O.B.E. Constitution 59 HON.SECRETARY Mrs Ethne Rudd HON. TREASURER: David Meggitt MembershipForm. 62 VISITS SECRETARIES: Robin Price & Mrs D Gabitass Accounts 63 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Mrs Angela Darwin EDITOR, ANNUAL REPORT: Roberr Milne-Tyte 2 3 T[ibutes to Gay Christiansen t912-2001 From HRH the Duke of Gloucester, K.c., c.C.V.o KENSINCTOñ* PÅLÀCE LO¡_DON $ 8 lrll Picîure courtesl Mrs Gay Christiansen with Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, in tribute to whom It became apparent to anyone who rnet Gay Christiansen she built the Memorial Garden in the Town Hall forecourt. that she was of a strong minded and formidable personality. qualities ofits Her love of Kensington, and appreciation ofthe From various parts made her an able campaigner against those who did not share her views anrl were nìore inclined to follow Tom Wilmot, Chairman 1983-4 imrnediate cotnmercial instincts. It was around 50 years ago that I first met that remarkable, Her attitude inspired others to see the vaÌue of a collective expression of the desire to maintain the character of the courageous, unforgettable woman, Gay Christiansen. The Kensington borough in the face of changes inspired by forces from outside. Society had just been formed by her and I sought her help over the demolition of Holland House, after the Leader of the London County I recall her delight at the restoration ofthe Albert Memorial, which had previously been mothballed for some Council, Sir Isaac Hayward, had dismissed my pleas for restoration by years by an uncaring Ministry of Environment' It was a telling me that it would cost f25,000, and in any case, the house was a consequence of her energy and the backing of the Kensington relic of 'an outdated aristocracy'. Society that many fine buildings were no longer threatened by wholesale redevelopment. As a Committee member of the Society for many years I rapidly learnt that it was Gay who was primarily responsible for its success. In so is Ifthe cost oflibelty is eternal vigilance so much more the 1950s there were very few local conservation societies and it was the cause ofArchitecturaì Conservation and her successors owe her acknowledgement for showing the way, and should follow due to Gay's energy and ingenuity that the Kensington Society rapidly her example became an ideal model of its kind. Of course, not all of her campaigns were completely successful-only the East wing of Holland House was saved, for example, and only the tower of the Imperial Institute remains. But Gay's transparent public-spiritedness, coupled with her diplomatic úr persuasiveness ensured that year by year the Society's influence came to be held in increasingly high regard. Her achievements were so PATRON numerous that space forbids my doing justice to them, although high on 4 5 the list would come the series of superb Annual Repofts, and the creation of the Princess Alice Memorial Garden at the Town Hall. From the President Over the centuries Kensington has produced many famous figures, but few can have had such a lasting effect on the Royal Borough We all like to be consulted about things that concern us- as Gay Christiansen. genuinely consulted, that is. The superficial face-lift of our High Street [consisting mainly From of new lamp-posts, some modified crossings, and some expensive new Robert Vigars, Chairman 1994-8 pavingl was indeed preceded by some lengthy consultations in a worting party. The original idea was to 'save our High Street' from the I too became aware of Gay Christiansen nearly 50 years ago, competition expected from the new White City shopping complex. What as a member for Kensington of the London County Council. Truth to has happened so far is tinkering with detail-with holes in the roads for tell, we did not always see eye to eye. There were no conservation months. Work on the Council House courtyard also dragged on for areas and few listed buildings, and I was very concerïed to promote months. the post-war recovery of London's economy. Smoke-encrusted Victorian Recently central assessors were sent to examine the Council's buildings did not always appeal. But, of course, she was more far- planners and planning procedures, and some residents attended a 'focus sighted-she was not so much looking backward as forward to a time group' to give their opinions. The verdict was, really-'nice people, pity when we would deeply regret the loss of our inheritance from the past about the results.' In other words, residents have a hard time protecting if redevelopment held sway without constraint. our very special local environment, despite the basically sound principles So she battled-and how she battled!-for the Colcutt Tower in the Unitary Development Plan, and the restrictions meant to protect on the Imperial Institute site, for Selwood Terrace, for the south-east Conservation areas. comer of Kensington Church Street-the latter so as not to mar the Most recently there has been similar consultation in small groups view of St Mary Abbots Church from the Round Pond-and many on 'strategic planning', i e, how do we want the area to be in a decade's other causes, great and small. time. A degree of unanimity emerged on what we like about living here, In later years-no longer in her eyes an enfant terrible and thus want to preserve-attractive streets, garden squares, parks, perhaps-I became a member of the Society's Executive Committee Albertopolis, village atmosphere, small businesses, services, transport, and experienced at first hand her tireless devotion to the Society and to schools. Some were concerned about the future of the Notting Hill Kensington, and enjoyed too the warmth of her friendship. Carnival, and of Portobello Market. Most were wonied about traffic, Indeed, 'Lector, si monumentum requiris, circumspic¿'.* We litter, crime, public order, noise and other increasing nuisances. There shall not see her like again. was anxiety at high streets being taken over by chains, lest small and useful shops be driven away. There were great contrasts between north * 'Reoder, if a monument is required, look around you. ' The and south areas in the Borough. The essential was to keep it liveable, inscription on the tomb of Sir Christopher Wren. and reduce as far as possible reliance on private cars. The idea of increased pedestrianisation in the future was not mentioned, at least in my group. Central Government has imposed on local government a 'Cabinet System', replacing the committee structure. [The Council did not consult on this.l It is too early to say if the change will benefit residents. Mayor Livingstone's proposed charges on cars entering central London before 7pm during the week continue to cause anxiety, though 6 7 half of those canvassed [presumably non-car users] expressed approval Chelsea and Fulham. This may catch [or miss] the next General Election. at the outset. Fears persist about the knock-on effects in an area like This was also a year in which, very sadly, we lost Gay this which is just outside the controlled zone. Many evening activities in Christiansen after a long period of failing health. She was a unique central London could be damaged if people jib at paying a fiver up to 7 figure deeply devoted to Kensington as the tributes paid in the preceding pm. [An earlier limit, say six pm, would help, as I have urged on the pages by HRH the Duke of Gloucester, and two former Chairmen, Mayor-latest news is more consultation.l Not everyone is happy with Tom Wilmot and Robert Vigars, have all emphasised.
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