Category: Charing Cross

Embankment to Waterloo walk

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Waterloo to Embankment walk

The third walk northbound on the Bakerloo Line and also northbound on the Northern Line Charing Cross branch

Cecil Street, WC2N

Cecil Street was built on the site of Cecil House.

Adelphi Terrace, WC2N

Adelphi Terrace is named after John and Robert Adam, who built the Adelphi development in the 1760s.

Nelson’s Column

Nelson’s Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square built to commemorate Horatio Nelson’s decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar during which he lost his life.

Charing Cross, SW1A

Charing Cross, long regarded as London’s central point, as an address is an enigma.

Carting Lane, WC2R

Carting Lane is thought to be named after the carts that brought goods to and from the wharf formerly located here.

Hungerford Lane, WC2N

Hungerford Lane was a dark narrow alley that went alongside and then under Charing Cross Station.

Ivybridge Lane, WC2N

Ivybridge Lane is named after a former ivy-covered bridge.

Spring Gardens, SW1A

Spring Gardens derives its name from the Spring Garden, formed in the 16th century as an addition to the pleasure grounds of Whitehall Palace.