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Leicester Square (/ ˈ l ɛ s t ər / ⓘ 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.
Oct 30, 2022 · Leicester Square, along with Piccadilly Circus, are probably the best known locations in London’s west end. A hub of entertainment, hotels and the shops of global brands. Both major destinations for tourists, they are busy places during the day, and late into the night, however Leicester Square started off as a very different place.
Jan 30, 2018 · Very few American presidents have statues in London and even fewer in Parliament Square, home to statues commemorating many of Britain’s greatest Prime Ministers. In Britain, Lincoln was seen as a re-unifier of a broken America and emancipator of its slaves.
Jun 21, 2022 · Last Updated 21 June 2022. Bright lights, film premieres, tourist crowds, M&Ms World... just a few of the things that come to mind when Leicester Square is mentioned. But the world-famous area...
- What's in a name? Leicester House, named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester, used to sit to the north of what is now Leicester Square. The House, completed in 1635, gave its name to Leicester Fields, which the area was known as when it was home to wealthy residential properties.
- A royal death. Frederick Prince of Wales lived — and died — in Leicester House. He was the oldest son of King George II and Queen Caroline, and father of King George III, but never ascended the throne himself as he died before his father.
- What lies beneath? While you're sitting in Leicester Square watching the action around you, you might not be thinking about what's beneath your feet. The answer is an electricity substation.
- Shakespeare. The centrepiece of Leicester Square (or Leicester Square Gardens to give it its proper name) is the statue of William Shakespeare, a work by Italian sculptor Giovanni Fontana which has been in situ since 1874.
Jul 28, 2014 · Until the end of the 17th Century, Leicester Square was a popular place for dueling. In 1699, Richard Coote, the First Earl of Bellomont, killed a man a duel allegedly over the affections of a woman. He later became the colonial governor of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
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Leicester Square exists to entertain. Known throughout the world as the beating heart of London’s West End, the square and surrounding area welcomes over 2.5 million visitors each week. Visitors can experience some of the best shows and theatres in the city as well as over 52 star-studded red carpet film premieres each year.
