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St. James's Square, c. 1722 Fitzroy Square. Squares have long been a feature of London and come in numerous identifiable forms. The landscaping spectrum of squares stretches from those with more hardscape, constituting town squares (also known as city squares)—to those with communal gardens, for which London is a major international exponent, known as garden squares.
The garden itself is accessible only to residents holding a key, except during special occasions like the Open Garden Squares Weekend when it is open to all visitors. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] In the face of proposals for its partial redevelopment, in 1938 the Georgian Group campaigned to preserve the square, staging a successful fundraising Ball and Fair in ...
Residents of Connaught Square hold an exclusive summer party in the central communal garden every year. The garden square is maintained by the owners of the adjoining properties who contribute to its upkeep, and in return are issued keys to the garden. Such gated gardens are a particular feature of this area of London.
The Palace of Westminster and the Clock Tower, housing Big Ben. London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England.It produces 17% of the UK's GDP, and is one of the world's major business, political, and cultural centres.
Portman Square is a garden square in Marylebone, central London, surrounded by townhouses.It was specifically for private housing let on long leases having a ground rent by the Portman Estate, which owns the private communal gardens.
There are approximately 7,500 residents. The estate is currently undergoing a major regeneration programme. Major problems with the physical buildings on the estate and the poor perception of estates in Britain as a whole have led to the Aylesbury Estate gaining the title of "one of the most notorious estates in the United Kingdom". [ 1 ]
The Middlesex Street Estate as seen from the east Petticoat Square in 2005. The Middlesex Street Estate is a housing estate in Aldgate, on the east edge of the City of London in the East End.
The London Borough of Southwark (/ ˈ s ʌ ð ə k / ⓘ SUDH-ərk) [2] [3] in South London forms part of Inner London and is connected by bridges across the River Thames to the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.