It has kept to Sir Francis' original attention, but the fields of study have widened to include many other activities. The President of Queen Alexandra's House is Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra, who is the great granddaughter of Queen Alexandra. HRH Princess Alexandra has been president of Queen Alexandra's House Association since 1956 and continues to play a valuable role in the artistic and intellectual life of those who stay at Queen Alexandra's House.
Queen Alexandra's House is centrally located next to the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, near several arts and music colleges including the Royal College of Music, Imperial College and Royal College of Art. QAH is convenient for buses and underground (view map), and within easy travelling distance of many colleges, theatres, museums and art galleries.
QAH is ideal for those new to London and keen to experience life in the capital, whilst benefiting from living in a comfortable environment. We provide fully catered, managed accommodation for women students studying within the Estate of the 1851 Commission, a stepping stone between school and complete independence.
Queen Alexandra's House is centrally located next to the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, near several arts and music colleges including the Royal College of Music, Imperial College and Royal College of Art. QAH is convenient for buses and underground (view map), and within easy travelling distance of many colleges, theatres, museums and art galleries.
QAH is ideal for those new to London and keen to experience life in the capital, whilst benefiting from living in a comfortable environment. We provide fully catered, managed accommodation for women students studying within the Estate of the 1851 Commission, a stepping stone between school and complete independence.
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Queen Alexandra's House is a purpose built hostel for female students, constructed in 1884 on land owned by the Commissioners of the Exhibition of 1851.
Following the curve of Bremner Road adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall, it has an imposing faade built in free Jacobean/Queen Anne revival style.
The construction was funded by the principle benefactor Sir Francis Cook, a City of London cloth merchant.
Henry Doulton the pottery manufacturer provided the decorative ceramic faience in the Entrance Hall, the fire place in the Drawing Room and the tiled wall panels illustration the arts of music and pottery, in the Dining Room.
Following the curve of Bremner Road adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall, it has an imposing faade built in free Jacobean/Queen Anne revival style.
The construction was funded by the principle benefactor Sir Francis Cook, a City of London cloth merchant.
Henry Doulton the pottery manufacturer provided the decorative ceramic faience in the Entrance Hall, the fire place in the Drawing Room and the tiled wall panels illustration the arts of music and pottery, in the Dining Room.
Queen Alexandra's House has a wonderful vibrant atmosphere and engaging community, of 109 female residents.
Designated practice rooms with pianos for our music students.
As well as 3 Grand Pianos throughout the House.
Our residents fill the building with music and also host informal performances for residents and the local community.
A new spacious art studio for those studying arts and fashion to get creative, which can be used throughout the year and also to showcase your works.
At QAH we work to ensure you live in a safe, happy, healthy and engaging community, helping you make the most of your student experience.
Designated practice rooms with pianos for our music students.
As well as 3 Grand Pianos throughout the House.
Our residents fill the building with music and also host informal performances for residents and the local community.
A new spacious art studio for those studying arts and fashion to get creative, which can be used throughout the year and also to showcase your works.
At QAH we work to ensure you live in a safe, happy, healthy and engaging community, helping you make the most of your student experience.
QAH is a residence for those studying on the Estate of the 1851 Commission, such as Imperial College London, Royal College of Art or the Royal College of Music.
We provide all bedding (sheets, duvet and cover, pillows and pillowcases) all we ask is that residents are responsible for laundering their bed linen and to ensure their room is kept clean and tidy.
Applications** for 2021 / 2022 must be accompanied by a photograph, please read the form and Licence Agreement carefully.
We provide all bedding (sheets, duvet and cover, pillows and pillowcases) all we ask is that residents are responsible for laundering their bed linen and to ensure their room is kept clean and tidy.
Applications** for 2021 / 2022 must be accompanied by a photograph, please read the form and Licence Agreement carefully.
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