Fitzrovia is a neighbourhood in central London, near London's West End lying partly in the London Borough of Camden (in the east) and partly in the City of Westminster (in the west); and situated between Marylebone and Bloomsbury and north of Soho.
A country house with farm buildings attached
A monastic grange was a manor or other centre of a farming estate belonging to a monastery and used for food production in France, Great Britain, Ireland, or Austria. It is often specifically used to refer to the manor house.
an outlying farm
An outlying farm with tithe barns, belonging to a monastery or feudal lord
A barn
Grange (dates unknown) was an English professional cricketer who made 9 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1789 to 1792.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite
In French contexts an hotel particulier is an urban "private house" of a grand sort. Whereas an ordinary maison was built as part of a row, sharing party walls with the houses on either side and directly fronting on a street, an hotel particulier was often free-standing, and by the eighteenth
A code word representing the letter H, used in radio communication
An establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists
Fitzrovia Mural
Tucked off the busy Tottenham Court Road is Whitfield Gardens, home to the Fitzrovia Mural. This large piece records the life of the local community in 1980. Camden council had originally approached artists Mick Jones and Simon Barber to paint a piece on the blank wall of the council owned building. As it was under repair with a scaffold set up, it would cut down on some of the mural creation costs as well as add a colourful landmark to the area.
A consultation was held in the Fitzrovia Community Centre which allowed the local people to discuss what they would like to see in the mural. It was decided that the painting would show scenes of local life including portraits of local people. The work took six months of preparing the surface and painting the piece using household paints.
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Fitzrovia Bicycles, New Cavendish Street, Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia Bicycles (nee Cavendish Cycles) is run by three bicycle mechanics -- Alex, Tom and William -- who specialise in repairs of all kinds. Same day repair service if brought in before 11.00am. Brompton spares and service. Fixed gear, single speed, racing, and commuter bikes.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday Closed