Leicester Square compiled by: Darnetta
History
West of London, The Square is named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester, who purchased four acres (1.6 hectares) in St. Martin's Field in 1630.
Developed in the 1670s; It was initially fashionable and was once residence of Frederick, Prince of Wales but by the late 18th century the Square began to serve as a venue for popular entertainments. By the 19th century the Leicester Square was known as an entertainment venue, with many amusements peculiar to the era, including Wyld's Great Globe, which was built for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and housed a giant scale map of the Earth. Several hotels grew up around the square, making it popular with visitors to London.
Today
It’s a beautiful site for tourist that has natural until history. In the middle of the park there is a statue of William Shakespeare & dolphins. Also,The four corner gates of the park have one bust each, depicting Sir Isaac Newton, the scientist; Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first President of the Royal Academy; John Hunter, a pioneer of surgery; and William Hogarth, the painter.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leicester_Square
West of London, The Square is named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester, who purchased four acres (1.6 hectares) in St. Martin's Field in 1630.
Developed in the 1670s; It was initially fashionable and was once residence of Frederick, Prince of Wales but by the late 18th century the Square began to serve as a venue for popular entertainments. By the 19th century the Leicester Square was known as an entertainment venue, with many amusements peculiar to the era, including Wyld's Great Globe, which was built for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and housed a giant scale map of the Earth. Several hotels grew up around the square, making it popular with visitors to London.
Today
It’s a beautiful site for tourist that has natural until history. In the middle of the park there is a statue of William Shakespeare & dolphins. Also,The four corner gates of the park have one bust each, depicting Sir Isaac Newton, the scientist; Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first President of the Royal Academy; John Hunter, a pioneer of surgery; and William Hogarth, the painter.
- The square has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. The works commenced in December 2010, lasting for 17 months before being reopened on 24 May 2012, in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- The square regularly hosts a fair each winter and has a stage for performances connected to other events such as the Chinese New Year. Also has a casino & famous movie theater nearby.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leicester_Square