Did he turn it in to a rooftop restaurant bar and events space worthy of some of london s most sought after parties.
Virgin roof gardens kensington.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit.
1930s in the 1930s trevor bowen the vice president of barkers the kensington department store that owned the site and constructed the building in 1932 commissioned ralph hancock a leading.
The roof gardens has now closed.
The space on the roof at 99 kensington street will be vacated by tenant virgin limited edition after concerns over profitability arose proving that even the most beloved and iconic bars aren.
The roof gardens in kensington is known for its vibrant ambiance always promising visitors a fun an business innovation roof gardens wins prestigious industry award.
Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.
It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.
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A trip down memory lane of kensington roof gardens.
And while the roof gardens saw major success in their 37 year ownership under the virgin brand 2018 saw branson take a step away from flamingos and foliage leaving the sky high space to simmer.
The roof gardens cover 1 5 acres on top of the former derry and toms building on kensington high street making it the largest roof garden in europe.
Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london.
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Virgin announced in january that it was.