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Nevern Square is a garden square in the Earl's Court district of central London.

It was developed in the 1880s by the builder Robert Whitaker on behalf of Lord Kensington, the owner of the Edwardes estate. [1] From 1880 to 1884, Robert Whitaker built the east, north and south sides, and following his death in January 1885, George Whitaker built the west side of the square from 1885 to 1886. [1] The architect was Walter Graves. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The History of Nevern Square". nevernsquaregarden.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. "Plate 122: Nevern Square". BHO. Retrieved 19 August 2023.

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