Poland Street

Poland Street

Poland Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster, London. It runs from Oxford Street in the north to Broadwick Street in the south.

Notable residents

The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley lived at 15 Poland Street.[1]

Madame D'Arblay had her childhood home (1760-1770) at 50 Poland Street. In 1909, nearby Portland Street was renamed D'Arblay Street in her honour.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Wheatley, Henry B. (1891). London past and present: Its history, associations, and traditions. III. London: John Murray. pp. 100–101.
  2. ↑ Bebbington, Gillian. (1972) London street names. London: B.T. Batsford. p. 108. ISBN 0713401400

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