Regent Street

:This article is about the Regent Street in London. For other Regent Streets see Regent Street (disambiguation).

History

Regent Street was named after the Prince Regent (later George IV) and formed part of the 1811 town plan prepared by John Nash to develop a ceremonial route from the Regent's residence at Carlton House in St James's to the newly developed Regent's Park. The street still belongs to the Crown Estate. All of Nash's buildings were replaced with larger ones in a neo-baroque style in the early 20th century.

Related Topics:
Prince Regent (later George IV) - 1811 - John Nash - Carlton House - St James's - Regent's Park - Crown Estate

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On 6 July 2004, half a million people crowded into Regent Street and the surrounding streets to watch a parade of Formula 1 cars. The success of this event has lead to speculation regarding the possibility of a London Grand Prix.

Related Topics:
6 July - 2004 - Formula 1 - Grand Prix

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