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The Strand (or just 'Strand') is a major thoroughfare in Westminster, Middlesex, forming part of the West End of London. In the Middle Ages, the Strand was the principal route between the then separate settlements of Westminster and London. In the present-day, it runs from Charing Cross to Temple Bar, the boundary between the two cities. The name was first recorded in 1002 as 'strondway'. The Strand has been the site of palaces, mansions and townhouses since the 12th century. Somerset House (1547-1549) was originally built by Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was later a Royal residence and then rebuilt in 1745. King's Building (1829) is part of King's College, London. Twining's Tea Shop has been on the Strand since 1706. St Clement Danes was designed in 1682 by Sir Christopher Wren, on the site of a ninth-century church. St Mary le Strand (1717) was designed by James Gibbs. The Strand lies in the heart of the West End' theatreland. The Strand is within the council area of Westminster.

Place Type: Urban locality
Alternative name(s): Strand
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.511028,-0.119885
Grid Reference: TQ305807
Police Area: Metropolitan
Council Area: Westminster
Country: England

GBPNID: 44379
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Strand,_Middlesex_44379

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