Streets of London – Berkeley Square, London circa 1813

Berkeley Square, London circa 1813
from The Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics

“This area, which forms an oblong square, containing about three acres, is inclosed by an iron ballustrade; and the inhabitants, after the example of their neighbors, have, of late years, cause it to be planted with trees and shrubs, which have thriven very rapidly, and give a rural air to the whole. In the center, on an elevated pedestal, is an equestrian statue of his present Majesty, by Wilton. Berkeley-square received its appellation from an ancient mansion belonging to the noble family of that name, which stood on the site of Berkeley-street, the avenue leading from the south-east corner of the square to Piccadilly. Here are the town residences of many families of rank and opulence.” The Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics, 1813.