King's College London

King's College London is a large higher education institution in the British capital, spread across several sites along the Thames. The buildings combine modern teaching spaces with historical libraries and research facilities distributed across different parts of the city.

The university was founded in 1829 with the support of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, making it one of England's oldest higher education institutions. Over the decades, it expanded from a single site into a network of faculties and research centers.

Campus buildings along the Thames serve as daily meeting points for students and researchers from around the world, who gather in lecture halls and reading rooms. Public events, talks and debates often take place in the main spaces, contributing to the intellectual atmosphere of the surrounding neighborhoods.

The main campus sits centrally on the south bank of the Thames and is well connected by public transport. Visitors can enter the Maughan Library and some public areas during opening hours, though other parts of the buildings are reserved for students and staff.

Research teams here contributed to major advances in molecular biology, including work on DNA structure. Other projects focused on mobile phone technology and left a lasting mark on global communications infrastructure.

Location: Southwark

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Inception: 1829

Founders: George IV of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: King's College London

Part of: University of London

Address: King's College London, James Clark Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA

Phone: +442078365454

Website: https://kcl.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.51194,-0.11611

Latest update: December 3, 2025 06:59