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Leicester House, Westminster. Coordinates: 51°30′40″N 00°07′50″W. Leicester House in an engraving of 1748. Leicester House was a large aristocratic townhouse in Westminster, London, to the north of where Leicester Square now is.
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Coordinates: 51.5104°N 0.1301°W. Leicester Square ( / ˈlɛstər / ⓘ LEST-ər) is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. It was laid out in 1670 as Leicester Fields, which was named after the recently built Leicester House, itself named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester.
Leonard Cowie | Published in History Today Volume 23 Issue 1 January 1973. The building of Leicester House in the seventeenth century heralded the expansion of London north-westwards beyond Charing Cross. The pictorial map made about 1570, attributed to Ralph Agas, shows all the land between the churches of St Martin-in-the-Fields and St Giles ...
Leicester Square (Google Maps). Leicester Square is a pedestrianized square in the West End. It was laid out in 1670 as Leicester Fields, named after the recently built Leicester House, itself named...
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Leicester House may refer to: Leicester House, the original name of Essex House (London), London, built c. 1575 and demolished in the 1670s; Leicester House, Westminster, the house that Leicester Square is named after, built in the 1630s and demolished c. 1791
Leicester Square is one of the most vibrant and bustling areas in London, located in the heart of the West End. It is a hub of entertainment and activity, attracting visitors from all over the world. With its rich history, diverse culture, and numerous attractions, Leicester Square is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting London.
