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Leicester Square in an urban locality in Westminster, Middlesex, forming part of the West End of London. Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester purchased the land in 1630 and built Leicester House in 1635. The square was laid out to the south of Leicester House and developed in the 1670s. Originally a gentrified residential area, from the late 18th century it became the centre of entertainment which it has remained. The Alhambra Theatre (1854-1936) dominated the east side of the square. It was replaced by the Art Deco style Odeon Cinema (1937), which hosts numerous film premieres. Leicester Square is within the council area of Westminster.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.510392,-0.130126
Grid Reference: TQ 2985 8070
Council Area: Westminster CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 319134
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Leicester_Square,_Middlesex_319134

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