Area of London, bordered roughly by Euston Road to the north, Oxford Street to the south, Great Portland Street to the west and Gower Street to the east. Probably named after the Fitzroy Tavern public house, where the bohemian community had traditionally congregated. The name is first thought to have been recorded in print by Tom Driberg, in the William Hickey gossip column of the Daily Express in 1940.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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London District of Fitzrovia
A sheltered housing block of eight flats. The plaque says they were originally founded in 1731, although Pathways who manage the accommodation, give the establishment date as 1679. Lost Hospitals ...
Former Inn. Probably named after the patron saint of travellers. It appears on a plan of 1542 in the location which until the beginning of the 19th century, was known as Christopher Alley, and was ...
"The objects of The Kensington Society are to preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture...
The Waterloo community's land planning group working with the community for more land for homes and essential amenities such as shops and open space.
From Orra: “George, an engineer by profession, was an easy-going, pipe smoking and puckish ‘mein host’. His auburn close-cropped hair and goatee made him instantly recognizable, and his infectious...
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