The passageway between Holland Park and Kensington High Street is a historical route dating back to the 1740s, originally serving as a main road when the area was largely rural. It is linked to the estate of Cope Castle, built in 1605 and destroyed during WWII. The area's transformation began with Henry Fox, an aristocrat who sold off land for housing development, influencing its character and the prevalence of large, expensive homes. Today, the once significant passageway has been compressed into a narrow alley, reflecting the suburb's evolution.
The passageway linking Holland Park with Kensington High Street, recognized as an ancient road from the 1740s, predates much of the surrounding development.
Cope Castle, once the centerpiece of the area, was a Jacobean mansion, destroyed in WWII after transitioning through several aristocratic families.
Henry Fox, who sold off portions of his estate for housing development in the 19th century, inadvertently transformed the area into one of affluent residences.
The original north-south passageway was reduced to an alleyway due to modern housing developments, reflecting the changing dynamics of the area.
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