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Pembroke Square is a lovely area found in the Kensington part of southwest central London, England. Its postcode is W8. The entire square is very special because it's Grade II listed. This means it's an important historic building or area. It's protected because of its amazing architecture and design. The Hawks family were the ones who first developed this square.

You can find a historic pub called The Hansom Cab on the corner of Pembroke Square and Earls Court Road. It is also a Grade II listed building.

Number 38 Pembroke Square was used in the movie Sunday Bloody Sunday. It was the house where Dr Hirsh's office was shown.

Famous People Who Lived Here

Many interesting people have lived in Pembroke Square over the years.

  • The famous novelist Vernon Lee lived at No. 13. A novelist is someone who writes novels, which are long stories.
  • Sir Almroth Wright, an important immunologist, lived at No. 6. An immunologist is a scientist who studies how our bodies fight off sickness.
  • The playwright John McGrath (playwright) and his wife, the Scottish actress Elizabeth MacLennan, lived at No. 33a. A playwright writes plays for the theatre.
  • The artist Alfred Leete lived at No. 34. He passed away there in 1933.

Getting Around Pembroke Square

Pembroke Square is easy to reach using London's public transport.

Underground Stations

There are two Underground stations very close by. These are High Street Kensington and Earl's Court. Both of these stations are on the District line. This train line connects them to many of London's main railway stations.

Bus Routes

You can also catch many buses from High Street Kensington. These buses can take you to places like White City, Hammersmith, and Wandsworth. Some of the bus routes that pass through or near Pembroke Square include:

  • Route 9
  • Route 10
  • Route 27
  • Route 28
  • Route 49
  • Route 52
  • Route 70
  • Route 328
  • Route 452
  • Route C1

There are also night bus routes like N9, N28, N31, and N52. A coach route, 701/702, also serves the area.

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