A Tour of the Squares of London, 27th January 2001 |
Bedford Square, 11:35 AM |
Russell Square, 11:40 AM |
There's not so much to say about Bedford Square (TQ 298 817) - but that you can't get a good view of it from anywhere. Russell Square (TQ 301 820) is a small public park, edged with luxurious houses and hotels. It also has a London Underground station named after it, a distinction shared with only a few other prestigious squares. More information here. |
On the map, three squares in the St Pancras area, situated on three sides of Coram's Fields, look as though they might share similar characteristics. However, upon arriving at each, I was surprised to find they were all very different. Brunswick Square (TQ 304 823) is a small leafy parkland area, pleasant enough. Regent Square (TQ 304 826) is similarly a grassy piece of land, but here surrounded with unattractive blocks of flats. By contrast Mecklenburgh Square (TQ 306 824) is in a more up-market residential area, and itself is a well-maintained private square. |
Brunswick Square, 11:55 AM |
Regent Square, 12:00 PM |
Mecklenburgh Square, 12:10 PM |