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Sign: London - Rotten Row


Address:
Hyde park London W1J 7NT, UK
Category:
Monuments and History
City:
London For all manhole covers in London
Country:
United Kingdom For all manhole covers in United Kingdom
Shape:
Square
Material:
Metal
Placement:
Pole


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On the sign:
WIIIR
ROTTEN ROW
THE KING’S OLD ROAD
COMPLETED 1690
THIS RIDE ORIGINALLY FORMED PART OF KING WILLIAM III’S CARRIAGE DRIVE FROM WHITEHALL TO KENSINGTON PALACE, ITS CONSTRUCTION WAS SUPERVISED BY THE SURVEYOR OF THEIR MAJESTIES ROADS, CAPTAIN MICHAEL STUDHOLME, AND IT WAS THE FIRST LAMP-LIT ROAD IN THE KINGDOM. DESIGNATED AS A PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY IN THE 1730S, ROTTEN ROW IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS URBAN RIDING GROUNDS IN THE WORLD.
EIIR
1990
Photography:
2021
Yael Gairola
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Comments:
The road was photographed that day by the same photographer Click for a larger image

A road paved in the late 17th century by William III that to create a safe path between Kensington Palace and St. James’ Palace paved a road in Hyde Park.

WIIIR - William III Regina
EIIR - Elizabeth II Regina


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