Marble Arch

I lived here also, many fond memories and great to be by the park (although you don’t really take advantage of this enough when you’re there). 5 min walk to Oxford Street, 15 min walk to Knightsbridge, 2 synagogues in walking distance, etc.

A very nice place to live as it is close enough to great city life but still has some quiet nooks.

Perched on the middle of a roundabout, Marble Arch was originally on the Mall, a gateway to Buckingham Palace. It was moved to its present location in 1851 during the construction of the east front of the Palace. Our guide book told us that commoners were not allowed to pass under the arch and that if we dared to do so we would be beheaded (the English are fond of a beheading). Well, Andrew and I dared to do so and our heads are still intact. (Surprisingly, Wikipedia says the same thing, but there is no barrier to prevent people from passing under the arch. I wonder what the true story is?)