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    Lincoln's Inn

    4.2 (20 reviews)

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    The area to the south of High Holborn and to the east of Kingsway is Lincoln's Inn Field. The area was formerly known as Purse Field and Cup Field. They were used as recreational area for the lawyers from nearby Lincoln's Inn. The fields were outside the city. In 1586 Babington and his 13 accomplices were hanged, drawn and quarted in this area. In 1588 2 further executions were carried out here. The area was also a well known place for duels and robberies. A number of attempts were made to build in the area, but the lawyers of Lincoln's Inn managed to block them until the 1630's. By 1641 the square had been built, but the fights and executions continued. The square was finally enclosed in 1735. The original plan was to build over the entire area, but the local lawyers protested, eventually taking their complaint to Parliament where they won. On the north side of the square stands the Sir John Soane's Museum. The doorways on the north side of the square are worth noting. At number 3 Ramsey McDonald, the Prime Minister died in 1911. On the west side of the square stands Newcastle House (66) which was built in 1684, the house was rebuilt in 1930. At number 65, built in 1772, William Pitt, the later Prime Minister, had his chambers. Lindsey House, numbers 59 to 60, was built in 1640 probably by Inigo Jones, 57-58 were built much later but in the same style. Number 60 was the home of the Prime Minister Spencer Perceval from 1790-1807. The queens solicitors have their offices at 66. On the south side of the square is the Royal College of Surgeons. Part of this site used to be Lincoln's Inn Theatre which first opened its doors in 1660, this was the first theater in London to have a proscenium arch, and to use movable scenery. At the eastern end of the square is Lincoln's Inn.

    Natalie R.

    My first visit to Lincoln's Inn Field was after discovering the Sir John Soan Museum. They are now two of my favourite places in London. I have since had several picnics here as the location is ideal and it's one of the few parks that allows you to set up a bbq, just be sure to check up on the regulations as they have a guard that patrols the park.

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    Hana V.

    A lovely little park hidden away between the chaos of Kingsway and the bustling lawyer district. I find it very relaxing and refreshing to wander through this peaceful haven, rain or shine. On sunny summer days it's filled with lunching, reading, sunbathing Londoners. On a cold rainy day it's empty and conducive to contemplation and meditation. A favourite spot in central London.

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    Great place for a picnic (when it's sunny out), and especially convenient for LSE students.

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    Kings Square Gardens

    Kings Square Gardens

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.1 miBarbican

    Well, this park and garden is sublime…read more And I would know as I am an expert in outdoor parks in and around Old Street/Barbican/Islington. Why? Because I have a toddler in London, which means I have a toddler in a small flat, which means we MUST get outside or everyone goes crazy. So on this particularly lovely Saturday morning we walked to Kings Square Gardens on our babysitter's recommendation. She has a tendency to exaggerate so I wasn't expecting it to be so great, but it is. When you don't have kids you probably think all parks look the same. I did. Now I don't. There are some parks that standout and some parks that basically suck, and Kings Square is a GEM. First of all -- water and sand. This combination can keep a small person busy for like 15 hours without much else. I blissed out catching some rays as my little guy trounced back and forth back and forth back and forth back and forth between 2 fountains. He was in absolute heaven. Throw in a few curbs and a HUGE sand pit, and wow -- all set. But it gets better -- a great slide built into the side of a hill. Why is this great? Because you don't need to worry about the small kids and a ladder or about them falling off the sides of the slide. This was an activity on repeat for about an hour as well. Genius. Beyond that it's super well cared for, very clean and nice people go here. Police rode through on some horses and waved at the kids. Dogs are welcome and visible from the kid area, but in their own area so things don't get weird. It's green and lush with beautiful trees and grounds. It's peaceful and the kids love it. We shall be regulars, very happy to have found it and I hope it helps someone else along the way as well! People, we need more park reviews! Park features (from the Islington.gov website): play space, large sand pit, climbing frames, swings, slide, play huts, roundabout, grass mound with water pumps, children's toilets, interactive water play feature, bog garden, pergola, planting beds and seating AND mature trees.

    This park doesn't fitness area. However, it is amazing and suitable for kids and pets.read more

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    Soho Square

    Soho Square

    3.8(36 reviews)
    0.7 miSoho

    Nice park in Soho that is great for people watching and talking with a friend. You have to be…read moremindful of the pigeons flying low. Treat yourself!

    "If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life." - The Importance of Being Earnest…read moreby Oscar Wilde Soho Square is in the heart of SOHO, Westminster, UK. There's really not much here, well err, unless you're an Anglophile and knee deep with the royals. I mean you can hang around King Charles II all day here, or I should say his likeliness in a very old statue that dates to circa 1680. Frankly, I don't know much about Charles except for the fact that he would be a fashion geek in today's world, but again we're talking 1600's fashionista, so I guess his threads and locks has lady's man written all over it. Lady Gilbert restored old Charles and placed it in the square. In fact, I found Lady Gilbert a tad bit more interesting than King Charles II. I mean she did save the old statue and placed it on a small island, on her private lake, for safe keeping. And in her dying will, she made sure Charles was placed back to Soho Square, where he stands proudly today. Smirking at all the Brits and tourists that come flocking to the square to find not much but a very old statue of King Charles II. If you're a history romantic, like I am, I guess you'll enjoy the ambiance. Finally, Between 1778 and 1801 the Square was home to the infamous White House brothel at the Manor House, 21 Soho Square. And that's what it's all about! Ta!

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