RBKC and British History Online have a lot of information about the creation of this square, with plans and drawings.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St James's Gardens, W11
Commemorated ati
St James's Gardens - construction
Gosh, there was a time when this area suffered from a 'shortage of funds'!
St James's Gardens - foundation stone
St James's Square The first stone of this square was laid 1st Novr. 1847.
Other Subjects
Sam Dawkins and Donna Walker
Active in 2006, Sam Dawkins, from Warwickshire and Donna Walker, from Windsor, both architectural students from the University of Edinburgh.
1 memorial
Lindsey House
A grade II listed villa, thought to be the oldest building in Kensington and Chelsea. Previous residents include Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel and James McNeill Whistler. It features a garden d...
1 memorial
Sir Albert Richardson
Architect. Born London. Our picture shows him as 'professor' in 1956. Apart from post-war restorations his main work in London is Bracken House, the first post-war listed building.
3 memorials
Colen Campbell
Architect. Born in Scotland, a descendent of the Campbells of Cawdor Castle. One of the initiators of the Neo-Palladian movement through his publication, the 3-part Vitruvius Britannicus.
1 memorial
1 memorial