Marylebone, Residential district in Central London, England
Marylebone is a residential district in central London that stretches between Oxford Street and Marylebone Road, marked by Georgian townhouses. Along either side of the main spine, Marylebone High Street, small squares with trees, cafes, and independent shops give the area a calm character.
The name derives from St Mary by the Bourne, after a church built from 1400 onwards beside a small stream that flowed into the Thames. Until the 18th century, the area remained largely rural before the Georgian squares and terraces were constructed.
Harley Street is known worldwide as a center for private medical practice, and visitors notice engraved brass plaques on the doors of its townhouses. In the quiet side streets, antique shops and delicatessens show how tradition and contemporary life mix in this part of London.
Marylebone Station links the district to destinations across England, while Baker Street Underground serves five different lines. Visitors switching between streets often find quiet parks and small public gardens that offer places to rest.
The Wallace Collection displays French 18th-century paintings, furniture, and porcelain inside a historic townhouse on Manchester Square. The museum preserves the original room arrangement of the former private collection, letting visitors experience how art and living once combined.
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