St James's
St James's is located in the heart of the city and bounded by conservation areas on all sides. Together these form some of the best known townscapes in London.
The area retains important elements of some early development, most notably the Tudor palace of St James's. St James's Square and the surrounding 17th century grid-pattern of streets contribute significantly to the character of the area. Within this overall framework are many buildings of note dating from the 18th and early 19th centuries, including surviving mews developments tucked away behind the larger scale residential terraces. In contrast to the hard urban form at its core, are the soft green edges provided by Green Park and St James's Park as well as important landscaped gardens and squares. The area today is known for club life, specialist shopping and services and aristocratic housing.
The St James's Conservation Area was designated in 1969 and extended in 1974 and 1987.
| Publications and Documents: |
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| St James's Conservation Area Map |
| St James's Mini Guide |
| St James's Conservation Area Audit SPG |
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