St James's Square Gardens (London)

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The gardens in the centre of the square are maintained and cared for by the St James's Square Trust, which receives its financial support from the building freeholders. The Trust was established by the Saint James' Square: Rates Act of 1726 (12 Geo. 1 c. 25), which authorised the freeholders to raise a rate on themselves to "clean, adorn and beautify" the square: this was the earliest statute passed to regulate a London square, and is the only one still in unamended operation. The gardens are normally open to the public on weekdays from 7.30am to 4.30pm, but are kept locked and accessible only to freeholders and residents at other times. They are used on an occasional basis as a venue for art exhibitions, weddings, and other functions.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_James's_Square#Gardens
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Coordinates:   51°30'25"N   -0°8'6"E

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  • A rather un-healthy amount of drunks here, perhaps hoping for an aristocrat to give them money to clean themselves up. You would think it the poshest square in London, you would be wrong.
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