One of London’s most storied neighbourhoods, Marylebone is famous for its village feel, boutique retailers and elegant Georgian architecture. Its unique and distinctive atmosphere feels a world away from the frantic energy of nearby Oxford Street.
The postcode has long attracted a well-heeled crowd. Once Henry VIII’s hunting ground, it became a fashionable residential area in the 18th century. Victorian residents included Florence Nightingale, Lord Byron, Charles Dickens and J.M.W. Turner, as well as the fictional figure Sherlock Holmes. In the 1960s, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix lived around Montagu Square, followed by Madonna and Noel Gallagher in the Noughties.
