Where is Belgravia?
Many of London's most desirable districts are somewhat elastic in shape and size, but the boundaries of Belgravia are not disputed. Knightsbridge and Pimlico Road are its northern and southern borders, and it ends at Sloane Street and Buckingham Palace Road to the west and east. With famous landmarks such as Hyde Park Corner, Sloane Square, and Buckingham Palace at its corners, this is a fashionable and exclusive area.
Belgravia's history
Belgravia was developed in the early part of the nineteenth century on land belonging to the Grosvenor family, which still owns much of the area's property. The head of the Grosvenor family is the Duke of Westminster, whose titles include Viscount Belgrave. It was an earlier Viscount Belgrave who gave his name to Belgrave Square, which is a fine residential square to the north of the district.
Travelling to Belgravia
Belgravia is easy to reach, and has good links to the rest of London, Britain, and the world. The motorway network can be reached via the M4 and M40. As well as plenty of bus routes around its periphery, it is close to Victoria Coach Station, which has road connections to every part of mainland Britain. Victoria Railway Station serves routes to Southern England, including the Gatwick Express direct to the airport. There are four underground railway stations around the edges of Belgravia.
Who lives or has lived here?
A Belgravia address is indicative of a successful career, so it is not surprising that many past and present residents are famous for their achievements. Actors including two James Bond stars, Sir Sean Connery and Sir Roger Moore, have lived here, and so too did 007's creator Ian Fleming. Other well-known authors and poets include Alfred Lord Tennyson and Mary Shelley (who created Frankenstein). Amongst musicians, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Frederic Chopin have been succeeded more recently by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lying close to Westminster, Belgravia has been a natural home for top-ranking politicians such as Stanley Baldwin, Neville Chamberlain, and Margaret Thatcher.
Living in Belgravia
The majority of Belgravia looks much as it did in the nineteenth century. Because the Grosvenor Estate is still the major property-owner, there have been restrictions on the uses to which the buildings could be put, and most are either occupied by diplomats or professional associations, or are still private homes. Elizabeth Street and Motcomb Street have small and exclusive shops and restaurants, but otherwise Belgravia's streets are quiet and tranquil. However, there is easy access to world-class shopping in neighbouring Sloane Street and Knightsbridge.
Belgravia greenery
Most of the green spaces in Belgravia are private garden squares, accessible to, and shared by, the resident of neighbouring houses. Nearby, however, are Green and Hyde Parks, and Ranelagh Gardens to the south west.
A special place
Belgravia is a peaceful, beautiful village a few minutes away from the bustle of the city, which for several centuries has been at the heart of fashionable London.
Many of London's most desirable districts are somewhat elastic in shape and size, but the boundaries of Belgravia are not disputed. Knightsbridge and Pimlico Road are its northern and southern borders, and it ends at Sloane Street and Buckingham Palace Road to the west and east. With famous landmarks such as Hyde Park Corner, Sloane Square, and Buckingham Palace at its corners, this is a fashionable and exclusive area.
Belgravia's history
Belgravia was developed in the early part of the nineteenth century on land belonging to the Grosvenor family, which still owns much of the area's property. The head of the Grosvenor family is the Duke of Westminster, whose titles include Viscount Belgrave. It was an earlier Viscount Belgrave who gave his name to Belgrave Square, which is a fine residential square to the north of the district.
Travelling to Belgravia
Belgravia is easy to reach, and has good links to the rest of London, Britain, and the world. The motorway network can be reached via the M4 and M40. As well as plenty of bus routes around its periphery, it is close to Victoria Coach Station, which has road connections to every part of mainland Britain. Victoria Railway Station serves routes to Southern England, including the Gatwick Express direct to the airport. There are four underground railway stations around the edges of Belgravia.
Who lives or has lived here?
A Belgravia address is indicative of a successful career, so it is not surprising that many past and present residents are famous for their achievements. Actors including two James Bond stars, Sir Sean Connery and Sir Roger Moore, have lived here, and so too did 007's creator Ian Fleming. Other well-known authors and poets include Alfred Lord Tennyson and Mary Shelley (who created Frankenstein). Amongst musicians, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Frederic Chopin have been succeeded more recently by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lying close to Westminster, Belgravia has been a natural home for top-ranking politicians such as Stanley Baldwin, Neville Chamberlain, and Margaret Thatcher.
Living in Belgravia
The majority of Belgravia looks much as it did in the nineteenth century. Because the Grosvenor Estate is still the major property-owner, there have been restrictions on the uses to which the buildings could be put, and most are either occupied by diplomats or professional associations, or are still private homes. Elizabeth Street and Motcomb Street have small and exclusive shops and restaurants, but otherwise Belgravia's streets are quiet and tranquil. However, there is easy access to world-class shopping in neighbouring Sloane Street and Knightsbridge.
Belgravia greenery
Most of the green spaces in Belgravia are private garden squares, accessible to, and shared by, the resident of neighbouring houses. Nearby, however, are Green and Hyde Parks, and Ranelagh Gardens to the south west.
A special place
Belgravia is a peaceful, beautiful village a few minutes away from the bustle of the city, which for several centuries has been at the heart of fashionable London.
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