Image: Grosvenor Chapel, in South Audley Street

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• Berkeley Square

1698: It was laid out, named after Berleley House which was built about the middle of the C17 for Lord John Berkeley of Stratton, with gardens extending back to and covering the area of the present square.
Now: It lies to the S of Oxford Street in Mayfair.

• Shepherd Market

1735: It came into existence about 1735, named after the architect Edward Shepherd.
1860: The present building bears the date of 1860 along it southern side.
Now: It is located in Mayfair in the small streets just N of Piccadilly and not far to the E of Park Lane.

• Hanover Square

1715: It was laid out 1715-20 being named after the royal House of Hanover.
Now: It is situated SW of Oxford Circus in the area known as Mayfair.

• St George, Hanover Square

1725: The small but attractive church was completed, designed by John James.
It was built under the 'Fifty New Churches Act'.
Now: It stands in Hanover Square.

• Grosvenor Square

1725: The area was developed by Sir Richard Grosvenor. He called the tenants together and explained that he intended to build a large enclosed square of uniform houses with stables at the back.
The plan was carried out, but few of the original buildings remain.
Now: It lies in the area of Mayfair. The American Embassy dominates the W side of the square.

• Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street

1730: It was built 1730, a date which appears on the interior of the church, as part of the Grosvenor Square scheme for Sir Richard Grosvenor.
The builder, and perhaps the designer, was Benjamin Timbrell.
1940: Approx date. It was used by the American Army as a garrison church during the Second World War.
Now: It stands on the E side of South Audley Street.

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