An urban myth, which began shortly after WWII, suggests that an ancient Roman battleground is located here and the body of Iceni Warrior Queen Boudica is buried somewhere beneath platform 9 and 10.
The first nude statue in London was erected in the South-East corner of Hyde Park in 1822. After the pleas from 'country women' a fig leaf was later added to save their blushes.
The street is famous for its unusual architecture and belongs to the city's cultural landmarks and visitor attractions. Most of the buildings were erected between 1922 and 1931.
