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History of Belgravia
Most of Belgravia came to the hands of heiress Mary Davies in 1666. Her dowry not only included "The Five Fields" of modern-day Pimlico and Belgravia, but also most of what is now Mayfair and Knightsbridge. In 1677 Mary married Sir Thomas Grosvenor. The Grosvenors, until this auspicious marriage, had little wealth. Through the development and good management of this land the Grosvenors acquired enormous wealth.
Richard Grosvenor owned and developed most of the area from the 1820s. Thomas Cubitt was in charge of most of the development. Belgravia is characterised by its grand terraces of white stucco houses with Belgrave Square and Eaton Square being some of the most well known and sought after properties. Fashionable for the wealthy then and still today, although so close to the hustle bustle of the West End, it is a very quite area with its squraes and mews. Many embassies are in Belgravia.
Large houses in Belgravia are among the most expensive anywhere in the world. Although in the heart of London, it remains a primarily residential area where one can live in piece and quiet while being close to all the best that London can offer.
Places of interest
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/college/archives/history/historyofbelgravesquare.aspx
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/results.shtml/el/Belgravia%3BLondon/
Transport Links – Visit Transport for London for more information
Sloane Square – Circle and District Lines
Victoria – Victoria, District and Circle lines & National Rail
Local Authority
Westminster – http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
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