Famous Streets in London 

There are hundreds of years of history hidden in London's street names. Here is our guide to the most famous streets in the capital, and a history of its best squares and bridges like Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Tower Bridge.

Featured streets in London

>> Abbey Road
Abbey Road is famous for the EMI recording studio, where The Beatles recorded all of their albums.
>> Downing Street
Number 10 Downing Street has been the traditional residence of the Prime Minister since 1731.
>> Oxford Street
One of London’s most popular shopping streets, Oxford Street runs all the way to Marble Arch.

Streets of London

Featured squares in London

>> Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square has Nelson’s Column, Admiralty Arch, and the world famous National Gallery.
>> Bloomsbury Square
Bloomsbury Square is one of the oldest squares in London, and the original site of the British Museum.
>> Leicester Square
Leicester Square at night buzzes with people in the pubs, clubs and three huge cinemas.

Public squares

London’s bridges

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