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Strand Special
Rebecca Atherton, Deputy Editor, takes a Citiscope look at London Strand
Incorrectly referred to as The Strand, the official name of this well-known
area is actually just Strand. Running parallel to the river Thames, it once
served as the original road between the City of London and the Royal Centre
of Westminster. These days, it is of far less importance, having been
substantially reduced in size over the ensuing years. It can now be picked
up at Trafalgar Square and followed until the boundary of the City, where it
flows into Fleet Street. It’s name has distinctly Old English roots and
means simply, ‘shore’ or ‘riverbank’. From the sixth to the ninth centuries
it was dominated by the Saxons, after which Christianity moved in and became
established. Up until the sixteenth century, the south side consisted of
mainly Bishop’s palaces, stretching, in a line, all the way to Whitehall. On
the north side there stood a wall, which bounded Convent, now Covent Garden.
In its heyday, it boasted the finest of London’s Gentry, providing residents
with exclusive water frontage onto the busy highway of the Thames and
welcome freedom from the unpleasant stink and threat of constant fires from
the inner city.
Due to its tumultuous history, many of its original buildings have suffered,
giving way, instead, to unsightly commercial structures. The likes of Top
Shop, Starbucks, Superdrug and Boots dominate the busy high street, with
several hotels and pubs jostling for recognition and space in between. Taxis
and buses fill the roads, not just with the bulk of their physical presence
but also with their pollution and noise. People crowd the pavements on
either side, diving in and out of offices and shops – workers, in their
brisk, distinctly London way; and tourists, at a more leisurely pace, laden
with bags and cameras. Yet somehow, despite becoming a casualty of the
years, it has managed to retain some pretty impressive architecture.
Somerset House
Positioned on the south side of the Strand, just south of Waterloo Bridge,
this neoclassical building dates back to 1776 and is one of the earliest
examples of Renaissance architecture in the country. Commissioned by the
Duke of Somerset, it was designed as a two-storey house and arranged around
a quadrangle. Much of its masonry was pulled from nearby buildings, one
being St Paul’s Cathedral. Throughout its history it has had many owners. In
1952 it came into possession of the Crown serving as a Royal Palace.
Elizabeth I and Mary I both lived there for a time, and the Queens of James
I, Charles I and Charles II visited it often. Then came the English Civil
War in 1643, and in 1649 Parliament took over. Failing to sell it on, they
auctioned off its contents and passed its use over to the Army, who used it
as their head quarters, with lodgings for parliamentary notables. It was
here that Oliver Cromwell’s body laid in state after his death in 1658. It
briefly passed back into Royal hands and underwent considerable restoration;
then, in 1685, Sir Christopher Wren refurbished it again. Sadly, this
newfound glory was to be short lived. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 sent
it spiraling back into decline and it became a place of storage, a residence
for visiting overseas dignitaries and barracks for troops, until 1775, when
it was demolished. At this point, Sir William Chambers brought Thomas
Telford onto the scene and together dedicated many years to its rebuilding
and completion.
Today, it is dedicated to the arts and learning and houses many fine art
collections beneath its roof. It has also adopted a distinctly modern edge,
providing film screenings, live performances and, in winter, an ice rink.
See
www.somerset-house.org.uk
Savoy Palace
The Savoy Palace, considered to be the grandest nobleman’s residence in its
time, is actually no more. Destroyed in the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381, its
distant memory lies hidden beneath its replacements. In its day it was home
to Prince Edmund, Earl of Lancaster; his descendants, the Dukes of
Lancaster, and John of Gaunt, Richard III’s uncle and the nation’s power
broker. Throughout its chequered history it has served as a palace, a
prison, a glassworks, a hospital and a Jesuit school. It is remembered in
the names of many of the surrounding buildings and streets. The present
building was completed in 1889 and serves as the headquarters of the
Institution of Electrical Engineers. See.
www.savoypalace.co.uk
The Savoy Theatre
Founded by Richard D’Oyly Carte in 1881, the Savoy Theatre was the first
amongst its kind to have electric lighting. It is also credited with having
invented the queue, whereby people got their tickets on a first-come,
first-served basis, as opposed to forming a disorderly crush. Destroyed by a
fire in 1990, it was forced to close for several years. 1993 saw it
successfully restored to its former 1929 glory, hosting performances from
both the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera. See
www.savoytheatre.com
The Savoy Hotel
Founded by the same Richard D’Oyly Carte, The Savoy Hotel is a luxurious
five-star establishment and considered one of the most prestigious in the
city. Its kitchens are famous for their innovative chefs and lay claim to
ownership of the Peche Melba, created in honour of Dame Nellie Melba by the,
now legendary, chef Auguste Escoffier. A smoked haddock omelette is also
said to have been especially created for Arnold Bennett. Most curious to
note about the building is its forecourt, which is the only street in the
United Kingdom where vehicles are required to drive on the right. This is
reported to date back to the days when cabbies were still courteous in their
ways and would reach out of the driver’s window to open the passenger’s door
on completion of a journey. In its time, it has welcomed many a famous
guest, amongst which are the likes of Claude Monet and James Whistler, who
are said to have painted the view from their respective windows. See
www.savoy-group.co.uk
Australia House
Officially opened in 1918 by King George V, Australia House is the first
Australian diplomatic mission in London. Its stunning interior was used in
the first Harry Potter film as the location of Gringott’s Bank. See
www.australia.org.uk
The Adelphi Theatre
Founded in 1806 as Sans Pareil, without compare, The Adelphi Theatre took
its present name in 1819. Rumour has it the building is frequented by a
ghost, an actor, one William Terriss, who was stabbed to death by a jealous
colleague. It has staged many popular productions in its time, the most
recent of which are Cats, Chicago and Evita. See
www.adelphitheatre.co.uk
Bush House
Primarily home to the BBC’s World Service Department, which occupied four
out of its five wings; Bush House was commissioned, designed and originally
owned by the Bush Terminal Company of New York in 1923. Its initial purpose
was that of a trade centre where buyers could buy in one place, but a slump
in the market forced this to be reconsidered and it was adapted for offices.
It is built from Portland stone, Indian Hardwood and Travertine marble and
said to have been the most expensive building in the world in its day. See
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A790058
King’s College London
The largest college of the federal university of London, King’s College is
one of the 20 leading universities in Europe. With over 25,000 staff and
students, it is the largest centre for the education of healthcare
profession in Europe and home to four medical research council centres.
Named after its patron, George IV, it was intended as a more accessible
alternative to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which only accepted
the sons of the wealthy classes. See
www.kcl.ac.uk
The Royal Courts of Justice
A large, grey stone edifice built in the Victoria Gothic style, The Royal
Courts of Justice are as formal and imposing as they sound. Home to the
Court of Appeal and the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, many
fates have been decided within its walls.
Today its courts are open to the public. The Citizens Advice Bureau, located
on the ground floor, offers free legal assistance and advice for those who
can’t otherwise afford it. See
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Savoy Hospital
Opened in 1512, the Savoy Hospital was founded by Henry VII and dedicated to
the poor and needy. Built on the site of the former Savoy Palace, it was the
most impressive hospital structure of its time and the first to benefit from
permanent staff. Closing in 1702, it was later demolished. All that remains
of the original site today is the hospital chapel dedicated to St John the
Baptist, although it was given the name of St. Mary. See.
www.british-history.ac.uk
Simpson’s-in-the-Strand
A typically English abode, famed for its decadent interior and exceptional
menu, in particular its Scottish roast beef, Simpson’s is not simply a
restaurant or a bar, more a collection of unique dining establishments and
private venues. Like many of its colleagues along the Strand, it is in
possession of an eclectic history. Beginning life as the Fountain Tavern, it
was home to the celebrated literary association the Kit-Cat Club. Its
replacement, the Grand Cigar Divan, made frequent visitors out of Charles
Dickens, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. And over the years it
remained a popular recreational chess venue, with almost all of the top
players of the 19th century playing there at some stage. See www.fairmont.com/svy/simpsons
St. Clement Danes
Familiar with the nursery rhyme ‘Oranges and Lemons’? Well, these are
rumoured to be the bells of St. Clement’s and they do indeed ring to that
very tune. Situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice, the current
building was completed in 1682 by Sir Christopher Wren. It is the fourth
church to have been built on the site. The first was thought to have been
built by the Danes in the ninth century. A seafaring race, they named it
after St, Clement, the patron saint of mariners. It was built again by
William the Conqueror, and then again in the Middle Ages. See
www.st-clement-danes.co.uk
St. Mary-le-Strand
There is no actual record of when St. Mary le Strand was founded, but the
first church stood just south of the present one, somewhere beneath Somerset
House. In medieval times the site was occupied by the Strand Cross. Although
its origins are unclear, it seems to date back to Norman times and was
perhaps a market cross. A famous site, thirteenth century magistrates are
reported to have held their assizes in front of it. In the early seventeenth
century the site was occupied by a windmill. The first Hackney Carriage
stand in the country was established there in 1634 by a Captain Bailey. A
maypole was erected around the same time, where it remained until 1717, when
it was removed to serve as the base of a telescope for Sir Isaac Newton. In
1711 an Act of Parliament was passed for the building of 50 New Churches.
St. Mary le Strand applied for a grant and was awarded the money to replace
the church that had previously been demolished. Designed by architect James
Gibbs, the present church is of graceful baroque design and a testament to
his considerable skill. In 1982, it became the official church of the
Woman’s Royal Navy Service, the Women’s Royal Naval Reserve and the
Association of Wrens. See
www.stmarylestrand.org
The Strand Magazine
A monthly fiction magazine, The Strand ran from 1891 through to 1950,
publishing the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A. J, Raffles, Agatha
Christie and P. G. Wodehouse, amongst others. Winston Churchill is rumoured
to have contributed from time to time, and Queen Victoria once submitted an
illustration.
In addition to its quality fiction, The Strand was also known for its fine
illustrations and groundbreaking brainteasers, known as the Perplexities.
Falling circulation and rising costs eventually forced it to fold, with
wartime hardships being predominantly to blame.
Now, nearly half a century later, it is back, although these days it has
relocated to America. Since its re-launch, its pages have included work by
Alexander McCall Smith, Catherine Aird, Michael Band, Peter Lovesey and H.
R. F Keating. No longer quintessentially British, it still aims to run with
the times, positioning itself amongst the best of the best. See
www.strandmag.com
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and inside of O'Neill's Pub. Not just the folks of London are invited!
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Mondays which takes place at Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden.) Poetry in
the City starts on Monday, 6th of November @ 7p.m. All other dates:
November 20th, 27th, December 4th Dec and Dec18th. Tickets: £6/4
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