Derry and Toms Roof Garden

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Derry and Toms Roof Garden is a historic series of elaborate rooftop gardens atop a former London department store, celebrated for its themed landscapes and Art Deco-era design.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic garden
roof garden
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Art Deco
area approximately 1.5 acres
borough Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
city London
linked to: London, England
constructionStart 1936
country United Kingdom
designer Ralph Hancock
elevation approximately 100 feet above street level
hasPart Spanish Garden
Tudor Garden
Woodland Garden
bridges
duck pond
flamingo pond
flower beds
lawn areas
ponds
shrubs
streams
trees
walkways
hasWildlife ducks
fish
flamingos
heritageDesignation Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
heritageStatus Grade II* listed
inception 1938
locatedOnTopOf former Biba store building
former Derry and Toms department store
location Kensington
Kensington High Street
London
linked to: London, England
near Holland Park
Kensington Gardens
notableFor Art Deco-era design
being one of the largest roof gardens in Europe
themed landscapes
numberOfLevels three
operatedAs The Roof Gardens
partOf former Derry and Toms department store complex
usedFor events
private functions
public visits

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