:: created by good omen designing :: last time updated on 02-01-2009 ::
this square was laid out in 1681 and enjoyed abrift reign as a most fashionable address in london. it was originally called king square after charles II, whose statue stands in the middle. today square is surrounded by office building and it is rapidly deteriorating.
.................soho square, london, england, 2005
because of it's square configuration, this type of public space, very popular in 17th century london, originated the term "square" in the english language. some times park in the middle of the square was for the exclusive usage of the residents in the nearby houses, so you can hardly call it public square!
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sociability
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9
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ceremonial
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uses & activities
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7
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religious
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access & linkages
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7
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social
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comfort
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7
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residential
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image
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8
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court yard
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tourist value
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7
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with park
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total
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45
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street, shopping
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