Kensington High Street
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Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
The view east along Kensington High Street in March 2006, dominated by former department stores Derry & Toms and Barkers of Kensington
Kensington High Street in 1860
Middle of Kensington High Street
Derry & Toms
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Derry & Toms was a London department store that was founded in 1860 in Kensington High Street and was famous for its Roof Garden which opened in 1938. In 1973 the store was closed and became home to Big Biba, which closed in 1975. The site was developed into smaller stores and offices.
The former Derry & Toms building in 2006