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King's College London

Imagine a super-smart school in London where amazing discoveries happen and future leaders learn!

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King's College London academic dress designed by Vivienne Westwood

King's College London academic dress designed by Vivienne Westwood

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King's College London - St Thomas' Campus
The Maughan Library - King's College London from Fetter Lane, City of London - royal coat of arms
King's College London Chapel 2, London - Diliff
Arms of King's College London
The Maughan Library - King's College London from Fetter Lane, City of London - clock
The Maughan Library - King's College London from Fetter Lane, City of London
The Maughan Library - King's College London from Fetter Lane, City of London
<div class='fn'> Charter of King's College, London. Coloured engraving by H.D</div>
Shield of King's College London
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King's College London Bush House Building 3

Key Facts

Location
London, England.
Founded
1829.
Famous For
Being a major university with world-leading research.
Fun Fact
It's home to the world's very first nursing school!

Where is King's College?

King's College London is like a big, busy university right in the heart of London, England! It has several buildings, called campuses, spread out near the famous River Thames. Some are in super old parts of the city, while others are newer. It's like having different playgrounds for learning all over one big town!

A Royal Beginning!

King's College wasn't just built by anyone; it was started way back in 1829 with the help of a King, King George IV, and a very important person called the Duke of Wellington! It's so old that it's one of the first places in England where people could go to learn after school. It's been around for almost 200 years!

Super Smart People Learn Here!

Lots of very clever people study and work at King's. They learn about everything from how our bodies work to how to help people when they are sick. Some of the smartest doctors and nurses in the world learn their jobs here. They even have the first nursing school ever created!

What Do They Do?

King's College is a place for learning and discovering new things. Scientists there try to find cures for illnesses, and they teach students how to become doctors, lawyers, and even movie makers! It's a place where big ideas are born and where people get ready to do amazing jobs.

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