Kenwood House was originally built in the 17th century and it served as the residence of the Earls of Mansfield during the 18th and 19th centuries.
In 1925, the house and a portion of its grounds were purchased from the 6th Earl of Mansfield by Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh. Subsequently, in 1927, the property was donated to the nation. The entire estate came under the ownership of the London County Council, and by the late 1920s, it was open to the public.
Today, Kenwood House continues to be a popular local tourist attraction.
