Place    From 1847 

St James's Gardens, W11

Categories: Architecture, Property

RBKC and British History Online have a lot of information about the creation of this square, with plans and drawings.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St James's Gardens, W11

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St James's Gardens - construction

Gosh, there was a time when this area suffered from a 'shortage of funds'!

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St James's Gardens - foundation stone

St James's Square The first stone of this square was laid 1st Novr. 1847.

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Other Subjects

Leverton arch

Leverton arch

Designed in 1800 by Leverton, one of the churchwardens at the time. Originally at the northern entrance on St Giles High Street. Moved in 1865 to its present location on Flitcroft Street.

Building, Architecture, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Recycling the nations' railings - WW2

Recycling the nations' railings - WW2

As WW2 wore on, there was an increasing need for metal to make bombs, planes and tanks. To this end, the gates and railings around parks and open spaces were reclaimed as part of the war effort. Li...

Event, Architecture, Property

2 memorials
Bostall Estate

Bostall Estate

In 1887 Bostall Farm was bought by the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society and run to provide vegetables for the Co-op shops and food for the Society’s horses and pigs. By 1899 it had been decided t...

Place, Architecture, Commerce, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Thomas Yorke

Thomas Yorke

Architect based in Highgate in 1926.

Person, Architecture

1 memorial
Shuffrey, Leonard

Shuffrey, Leonard

Architect and architectural designer. His output is often found in decorative schemes with William Morris, Edward Ould, William De Morgan, and other preeminent Arts & Crafts and late Pre-Raphae...

Person, Architecture

1 memorial