Out & About Vauxhall and Pimlico walk, London
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4 November 2007: Out & About Vauxhall and Pimlico walk
Vauxhall and Pimlico are both characterised by a mix of upmarket private developments and social housing, though the Thomas Cubitt houses built for the Grosvenor Estate in the 19th century give Pimlico the distinct social edge.
The next Out & About walk will be to Vauxhall and Pimlico.
As well as facing each other on opposite sides of the River Thames Vauxhall and Pimlico are both characterised by a mix of upmarket private developments and social housing. Moreover, because of their proximity to the Palace of Westminster and Whitehall, both have become popular residential areas for Members of Parliament and civil servants, though the Thomas Cubitt houses built for the Grosvenor Estate in the 19th century give Pimlico the distinct social edge.
The area now called Vauxhall was until the mid 18th century flat and marshy, with parts poorly drained by ditches, and provided market garden produce for the nearby City of London. Though the origins of the name Vauxhall go back to the time of King John the area only became generally known by this name when the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens opened as a public attraction. Though now a major transport hub within minutes of central London, Vauxhall was neglected for many years. Many of its streets were destroyed during German bombing in World War II or ravaged through poor city planning. However in recent years, Vauxhall's riverside has undergone major redevelopment with the construction of a number of modern residential and office blocks, most notably the distinctive MI6 building at Vauxhall Cross
Development of Pimlico on the other hand began in the early 19th century, when Thomas Cubitt developed the area in the form of a grid, with handsome white terraces (sometimes with mews behind) and large garden squares. Yet as early as the latter half of the century, Pimlico saw the construction of several Peabody Estates - charitable housing projects designed to provide cheap, quality homes for the poor. In addition, in the post-World War II period, several large public housing estates were built in the area - on land cleared by German bombing - and many of the fine Victorian houses were converted to other uses, e.g. bed and breakfast hotels. This led to the area developing an interesting social mix, and an unusual character combining exclusive restaurants and residences with Westminster City Council run facilities and working-class shopping arcades. In 1950, embarrassed by the slums and brothels with which Pimlico had become associated in the press and criminal courts, the Second Duke of Westminster sold the part of the Grosvenor estate on which it is built. Now, as in Central London in general, Pimlico property prices are high, and the area is again fashionable. A large number of houses have once again been put to new use, being divided into one or two bedroom flats intended for young professionals.
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