Meard Street, street in Soho, London
Meard Street is a small, narrow street divided into two sections: the western part, originally called Meard's Court, was created in 1722, while the eastern part, Dean's Court, was connected in the early 1730s. The street features simple old townhouses with brick facades, small front gardens, and sash windows typical of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The street developed in the 1720s through the creation of Meard's Court to the west and Dean's Court to the east, which were connected in the early 1730s. It was built as a residential area for middle-class families and tradespeople, and later attracted composers such as Johann Christian Bach and Carl Friedrich Abel, as well as organist and music publisher Vincent Novello.
The street took its name from John Meard, a carpenter who developed the area in the 1720s. Over centuries, it has hosted artists and musicians who shaped Soho's creative scene and brought energy to the neighborhood.
The western half of the street is a pedestrian zone with no vehicular traffic, making it easy to walk at a leisurely pace. The eastern side is a narrow one-lane street with occasional traffic, so visitors should stay alert in that section.
In the 1980s, artist Sebastian Horsley made his home at number 7, becoming part of the street's story through his distinctive style and passion for art and fashion. Additionally, the building at number 15 was featured in the television series Vicious, starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi.
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