This famous portrait drawing is of Rubens’ first wife, ...
There's only one thing more fabulous than Hilary Pr...
For centuries people have been committing or attempting...
In 1969 The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) were amalgam...
The Congregation of the Oratory was founded in Rome by ...
"1970s watches are very popular right now, whereas...
After the opening in 1836 of London Bridge station, the...
The benefaction by which Thomas Guy founded the well-kn...
Ravenscourt Park was the manor granted to Alice Perrers, the notorious favourite of Edward III (reigned 1327-77). It was known as Palyngewyk in 1270 (later Padingwick) and in 1819 a Raven's Court House was recorded in the area, but the history of this modern name is unknown. The Park lies opposite the station along Paddenswick Road.
The station was opened as SHAFTESBURY ROAD by the London & South Western Railway on 1 April 1873. It was re-named RAVENSCOURT PARK on 1 March 1888. First used by Underground trains on 1 June 1877.