Away from the hustle and bustle of London's main thoroughfares, and within an easy 5 minute walk from the South Kensington underground station, you will find the
Issued just a couple of years after the Michelin building was opened in 1911 this map was a free givaway by the Michelin Co and depicts Bibendum in his early form
Michelin Tyre Company building at 81 Brompton Road, Chelsea.
Commissioned in 1909 as the new headquarters for the Michelin Tyre Co in England this building was completed in 1911 and is unique in its architectural style which is further complimented by stained glass windows and adornments of tiled panels. The individual panels depict race and endurance feats achieved on Michelin Tyres and contribute to the uniqueness of the building which Michelin occupied until 1985. The Michelin building now houses a top class restaurant, a bar, coffee house, and the Terence Conran shop. For those interested in motoring history or architectural diversity this is a 'must see' next time you visit London.
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Michelin Tyre Company building at 81 Brompton Road, Chelsea. 
