Charterhouse Square, Garden square in Farringdon, London
Charterhouse Square is a pentagonal garden square in Farringdon, within the London Borough of Islington, framed by buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries and a central green space. The paved roads circle the garden, while the surrounding houses and facades display a mix of architectural styles and periods.
In 1371, Walter de Manny founded a Carthusian monastery on the north side of the square, near a mass grave from the 1348 plague. The site was later converted into an almshouse that has housed single pensioners for centuries.
The name comes from the medieval Carthusian monastery that once defined the area, and traces of its religious past remain visible in the old walls and buildings that line the square today. Residents value the quiet and historic character, while visitors often walk through the streets and absorb the blend of monastic heritage and modern urban living.
The central garden is visible from the outside, the area is easy to walk around, and the main buildings sit directly on the surrounding streets. Visitors can move freely around the square, though some interiors open only at specific times.
Florin Court, an Art Deco building on the eastern side, serves as the residence of Hercule Poirot in television adaptations of Agatha Christie's novels. The building's curved balconies and signature facade are instantly recognizable to fans and often photographed.
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