Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Page 214: An unauthorized drive through Belgrave Square Gardens

Belgrave Square is a beautiful place surrounded by beautiful buildings. In the center is a 10-acre garden reserved for the private use of local "keyholders", who pay for the privilege. Similar to Burton's Court (page 2), it looks like a public park but it isn't.

The unfortunate events that occur in the gardens, including the unforgivable frightening of the tennis players, happen along  the path described here:



The land is owned by The Duke of Westminster. The area, while developed from a cesspit in the early 1800s, is incredibly posh. Though much of it has changed to commercial use, there are a few private homes. This one, #10, was on sale in 2009 for a mere 100 million pounds!
http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/buying_and_selling/article6075239.ece

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