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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portman_SquarePortman Square - Wikipedia

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   Portman Square is a garden square in Marylebone, central London, surrounded by townhouses. It was specifically for private housing let on long leases having a ground rent by the Portman Estate , which owns the private communal gardens.

2. portmanestate.co.uk › places › portman-squarePortman Square - The Portman Estate

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   Portman Square is a private garden square of approximately 1 hectare (2.47 acre). Shaded by magnificent London plane trees, the garden has a lawn and winding paths, and informal planting. There is also a children’s play area and a tennis court.

3. www.parksandgardens.org › places › portman-squarePortman Square, Marylebone - London - Parks & Gardens

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   A late 18th century town square within the Portman Estate. SITE DESCRIPTION. LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM AND SETTING. The two squares, Portman Square and Manchester Square, are laid out on level ground.

4. www.portmanmarylebone.com › maps › portman-square-gardenPortman Square Garden

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   Portman Square is a private garden square of approximately 1 hectare (2.47 acre). This jewel in the Estate crown is a secluded and peaceful place to get away from it all. Shaded by magnificent London…

5. portmanestate.co.uk › the-estate › green-spacesGreen Spaces - The Portman Estate

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   We are committed to improving access to green spaces and increasing biodiversity across the Estate for all who live and work here. Our four garden squares - Portman Square, Bryanston Square, Montagu Square and Manchester Square - all contribute significantly to the Estate’s biodiversity value.

6. janeaustenslondon.com › 2021/02/02 › the-story-of-aThe Story of a Square 10: Portman Square - Jane Austen's London

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   Feb 2, 2021 · The square was begun in 1764 as a speculative development by John Berkely Portman, MP, for whom it is named. It rapidly became one of the most fashionable addresses in London and ‘The residence of luxurious opulence,’ according to Priscilla Wakefield, the Quaker philanthropist and writer of children’s non-fiction books.

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   What is Portman Square?

   • Portman Square is a private garden square of approximately 1 hectare (2.47 acre). Shaded by magnificent London plane trees, the garden has a lawn and winding paths, and informal planting. There is also a children’s play area and a tennis court.

   Portman Square - The Portman Estate

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   Where are Portman Square & Manchester Square?

   • LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM AND SETTING The two squares, Portman Square and Manchester Square, are laid out on level ground. They are located in the grid of streets within the south-east quarter of the Portman Estate, which occupies a large area of Marylebone in Central London.

   Portman Square, Marylebone - London - Parks & Gardens

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   What is there to do in Portman Square?

   • Shaded by magnificent London plane trees, the garden has a lawn and winding paths, and informal planting. There is also a children’s play area and a tennis court. Access to Portman Square is reserved solely for people who live or work on the Estate, by subscription only.

   Portman Square - The Portman Estate

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   Why should you visit Portman Square?

   • Shaded by magnificent London plane trees, the garden has a lawn, winding paths and informal planting. It is a secluded and peaceful place in which to relax, featuring a children’s play area and tennis court. Access to Portman Square is reserved for those who live or work on the Estate, by subscription only.

   Green Spaces - The Portman Estate

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   How did Portman Square get its name?

   • The layout of the squares and associated streets was not to a grand plan but rather, the existing framework of streets determined the general shape and size of the squares. In c1764 work started on Portman Square, the largest square in the development, named after the family estate of Orchard Portman in Somerset.

   PORTMAN SQUARE AND MANCHESTER SQUARE - Historic England

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   Who can access Portman Square?

   • Access to Portman Square is reserved for those who live or work on the Estate, by subscription only. First laid out around 1780, the garden was completely re-landscaped in the early 1900s. Its railings and gates were erected in 1882–1886, but the railings were removed in 1942 as part of the war effort. They were restored in 1972.

   Green Spaces - The Portman Estate

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8. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listPORTMAN SQUARE AND MANCHESTER SQUARE - Historic England

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   LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM AND SETTING The two squares, Portman Square and Manchester Square, are laid out on level ground. They are located in the grid of streets within the south-east quarter of the Portman Estate, which occupies a large area of Marylebone in Central London.