St Peter's Square, Garden square in Hammersmith, England
St Peter's Square is a public garden in Hammersmith covering about 1.5 hectares, with mature trees, maintained paths, and historic houses arranged around a central green space. The garden offers a quiet, leafy retreat in the heart of west London's residential area.
The square was developed in the 1820s when George Scott created the Ravenscourt Park estate and allocated land for both housing and St Peter's Church. This early urban design shaped the district's layout and character for generations to come.
The Greek Runner sculpture by Sir William Blake Richmond has stood at the garden's center since 1926 and serves as a focal point for visitors. Local residents often gather around this central feature, which defines the character of the space.
The garden is accessible via two nearby Underground stations, Stamford Brook and Ravenscourt Park, with the A4 road providing direct access to the area. Its central location makes it easy to reach from other parts of London.
The square was home to actors Alec Guinness and Vanessa Redgrave, and served as the headquarters for Island Records until 2005. This connection to British film and music history remains part of the location's cultural legacy.
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