Margaret Street, London

For other uses, see Margaret Street.

Margaret Street
View east along Margaret Street
Margaret Street, London is located in City of Westminster
Margaret Street, London
Location within central London
Maintained byTransport for London
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Postal codeW1
Nearest Tube stationOxford Circus
Coordinates51°31′00″N 0°08′28″W / 51.516682°N 0.14119451°W / 51.516682; -0.14119451
West endCavendish Square
East endWells Street
Other
Known for

Margaret Street is a street that straddles the Marylebone and Fitzrovia areas of the City of Westminster in the West End of London, running from Cavendish Square to Wells Street via Regent Street (A4201), Great Portland Street, and Great Titchfield Street.[1][2] It is north of and parallel to the major shopping street, Oxford Street. John Prince's Street runs between Margaret Street and Oxford Street.

The street is named after Margaret Bentinck, Duchess of Portland, daughter of the local landowner Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer.[3][4] William Winlaw was an 18th-century engine-maker who was based in Margaret Street.

All Saints Church, a Victorian Grade I listed Anglo-Catholic church, designed by the architect William Butterfield and built between 1850 and 1859, is located on the north side of the street.[5] Audley House is a grade II listed block of flats built in 1907, at 9–12 Margaret Street on the corner with Great Titchfield Street.[6] The Speakeasy Club was a club situated at 48 Margaret Street that was a late-night meeting place for the music industry between 1966 and 1978. The London Fo Guang Shan Temple, established in 1992, is located at 84 Margaret Street. The Langham Estate, a property estate in Fitzrovia, has its headquarters at 9A Margaret Street.[7]

Margaret Street offers excellent connectivity to key transport hubs, including Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road stations. The street is surrounded by cafés, boutiques, and cultural landmarks, creating a dynamic environment for businesses. The Langham Estate’s office spaces on Margaret Street benefit from this prime location, supporting productivity and work-life balance.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Margaret Street". LondonTown. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Area Information for Margaret Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8RY". StreetCheck. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  3. ^ Fairfield, Sheila (1983). The Streets Of London: A Dictionary Of The Names And Their Origins. Papermac. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-333-28649-4.
  4. ^ Bebbington, Gillian (1972). London Street Names. BT Batsford. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-333-28649-4.
  5. ^ "High church at its zenith – All Saints Church, Margaret Street, W1". The Guide. Hidden London. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Audley House (1239599)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Contact". The Langham Estate. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Margaret Street offices for rent, Fitzrovia, Central London". The Langham Estate. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
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