Belgravia & Pimlico Guide

Belgravia is an area of central London to the south and west of Buckingham Palace. Belgravia is a fashionable residential district of white stucco terraces. Belgrave Square in the district is the home of many embassies. From the years following World War II until the beginning of the 21st century, many of the grand old houses were converted to certain specified uses, including embassies, charitable headquarters and professional institutes. As these organizations are choosing more modern office buildings, the buildings are being reconverted to residences for the super-rich.

Some very wealthy and famous residents make their home in the Belgravia district like former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Actress Joan Collins, and the UK's 2nd most wealthy inhabitant, Roman Abramovich. Previous inhabitants of note include Mary Shelley, Frederic Chopin, and Arthur Neville Chamberlain.

Pimlico is another small residential area of central London which well known for its collection of small hotels. Both Pimlico and Belgravia districts were once owned by the Grosvenor family. The origin of the name Pimlico may be named after Ben Pimlico who served a famous nut brown ale in the public gardens for which the district was renowned. Alternatively, some believe that the name Pimlico comes from a Spanish word for drink.

Architect Thomas Cubitt, designed the distinctive white stucco residences surrounding green spaces such as Eaton Square in the 1820's. Within 50 years following the Pimlico development funded by Grosvenor, American philanthropist George Peabody funded several Peabody Estates, which were inexpensive yet good quality charitable housing projects.

Thus, an interesting social mix developed in the district. Fine old Victorian houses, many of which were later converted to bed and breakfast type hotels, several large public housing developments and historic residences sharing space with exclusive restaurants and working class shopping arcades.

Today, many of the Pimlico residences have once again been given a new lease on life with their transformation into one or two bedroom apartments, fashionable with young professionals who want to live close to city center. Housing here is very desirable. It is one of London's most alluring areas.

The most famous attraction of the area is Tate Britain part of the Tate Group, which showcases the best known collection of pieces by British artists. The Chelsea College of Art and Design, located next to the Tate and the National Audit Office are both to be found in the area.
Notable residents include Laura Ashley, designer; Laurence Olivier, actor; Michael Howard, former leader of the political party known s the Tory's; and Barbara Pym, author.

Besides being a newly desirable residential location, the district is within a short walk of the Battersea Park and the Peace Pagoda. Vauxall Bridge completed in 1906, shows the architectural prowess of Sir Alexander Binnie.

The famous Victoria Station, a National Rail and London Underground railway station is located on the north edge of the district. The origins of the station date back to the Great Exhibition of the mid 1800's.

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