History and Information: Situated between Kensington and Fulham, Earls Court is an area of constant change and growth. After World War 2, many people from Europe migrated and set up home in the nestled NESW London district. In scores came the Polish, leading to Earl’s Court being dubbed the ‘Danzig Corridor’. Then later on, the Australians came and the Danzig Corridor became ‘Kangaroo Court’. Fast forward to the 21st century and the average Earls Court local can be from any corner of the globe, but also from all walks of life. The range of apartments and family homes means the area is popular with young professionals, families and also people downsizing. With new homes being built on demolished land in Earls Court and more in planning, the area is only going forward. The Seagrave Road development is right next West Brompton Station, and 420 homes will be ready by the end of 2019.
West Brompton Crossing, a new development of boutique shops and restaurants, situated at the crossroads of Lillie Road, Seagrave Road and Empress place. West Brompton Crossing offers a plethora of cherry picked, stylish restaurants.
Architecture and Property: Victorian terraced houses and Stucco fronted houses are what Earls Court. These former houses many which have been modernised and converted into serviced apartments, offer a luxurious yet central living space right next to the heart of the London. Mews houses can be found within Child’s Street, Wallgrave Road and also on Kenway Road and Redfield. Some of these streets share a secret communal garden called the Providence Path.
There are mews houses and a pretty enclave of pastel-coloured smaller houses in Child’s Place, Child’s Street, Wallgrave Road, Redfield Lane and Kenway Road, with some of the houses in the latter three streets sharing a secret tiny communal garden known as the Providence Patch.
Eating: Those of a non-meat diet are well served in Earls Court, boasting the London famous 222 Vegan Restaurant within its boundaries, Vegans, Vegetarians and even meat eaters will find a dish to their liking, in this restaurant on North End Road, under the stewardship of head chef Ben Asamani.
Bangkok Street food can be enjoyed on Earl’s Court Road in Addie’s Thai.
Couscous Darna- In deep winter, cold commute homes down Earl’s Court Road don’t have to be icy treks. The heat of the Moroccan desert emanates from Cous Cous Darna. Ochre walls, Berber Pottery and pierced wooden screens, ensconce yourself within North Africa on Earl’s court road. Three dinner menus, eight tagines and a wide range of Moroccan wines and beersHarwood Arms Fulham. The only Michelin starred pub in London, Harwoods Arm is perhaps the crown jewel of Earls Court.
Evan and Peel detective agency.
The Troubadour London- Jazz Sundays, Monday’s and Tuesday’s at this South Kensington restaurant, bar and coffee house, stooped in history, prominent figures from all walks have lives have come to dine and the Troubadour. Private Eye the satirical magazine was first produced here, the Black Panthers visited here after the Paris Riot’s in 1968. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Jimi Hendrix have all played here.Finborough Theatre, Design Museum. Product, industrial, Fashion, Architectural, all types of design
Grocery shopping is a doddle, with Waitrose, Co-Operative, Tesco within walking distance and small convenience stores, some which are open 24 hours a day.
For other shopping, nearby districts of Kensington and Chelsea provide ample high-end retail as well as high street shopping.
Earl’s Courts sits within both Zone 1 and Zone 2. Both Piccadilly and District lines are active in Earl’s Court. Earl’s Court Station serves both Piccadilly and District lines whilst West Brompton Station is solely the District Line.
