Brompton Square, Garden square in Brompton, London, England
Brompton Square is a garden square in London's Brompton district featuring rows of 19th-century townhouses painted white with four stories each. These buildings form a continuous line around the perimeter with black iron railings that frame the green space in the center.
Development of the square began in 1821 under James Bonnin as a new residential area for London. Throughout the 1800s the location drew many notable figures who chose to make their homes here.
The square carries blue plaques marking where a French poet and an English novelist once lived, reflecting its appeal to creative figures in the 1800s. These homes attracted talented writers and artists from different countries who found community among their peers.
The location is well served by buses and Knightsbridge underground station, making it easy to reach from many parts of London. It remains a quiet residential area, so visitors should expect limited shops or cafes nearby.
Number 28 houses a private art collection called the Faringdon Collection that was gathered by the second Baron Faringdon. This collection occupies the residence itself and reflects how wealthy collectors displayed their acquisitions in their personal homes.
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