Origins of London Street Names - Places beginning with K
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(SE11) A manor of Lambeth named from Saxon words signifying "the place, or town of... more »
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Kensington Road (SW7) Originally called Kyngsgore-firstly, because it belonged to the king; and secondly from... more »
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(NW6) Named from Cold-bourne, a stream which rises near West End and passes through Kilburn... more »
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Westminster (SW1) was renamed after King Charles II. Oliver Cromwell resided there previous to his... more »
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City, Newgate Street (EC1) Named in compliment to Edward VI, who founded the near-by Christ's... more »
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City, Fish Street Hill (EC3) Named from the old "King's Head" Tavern formerly here. KING'S... more »
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Wilton Place (SW1) So called from an estate belonging to the Grosvenor family. (Davis's Memorials... more »
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(SW1) Or Kingsbridge: which is the more ancient name is doubtful. The bridge then the... more »
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(SW1) This was formerly of greater extent than at the present time. It was the... more »