Warwick Avenue, London facts for kids
Warwick Avenue is a well-known street in the Little Venice area of Maida Vale, London. It is a residential street, meaning many people live there. Its southern end is close to Paddington Basin, which is north of Paddington station.
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How Warwick Avenue Got Its Name
This street wasn't always called Warwick Avenue. It was first known as Green Lane. Then, it became Warwick Road. Later, it was renamed Warwick Avenue. The street got its name from a lady named Jane Warwick. She was from Warwick Hall in Cumbria. Her family had connections to the people who leased the land a long time ago.
Interesting Places on Warwick Avenue
St Saviour's Church
At the corner of Warwick Avenue, you'll find the Church of St Saviour. It is an Anglican church. It was first built in 1856. The church was rebuilt in a modern style between 1973 and 1976. This church was even used in a music video! It appeared in the promotional video for the hit song "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" by The Human League.
Warwick Avenue Tube Station
The street is also home to Warwick Avenue tube station. This is a London Underground station. It is on the Bakerloo line. The station helps people travel easily around London.
The Cabmen's Shelter
Warwick Avenue has a very special building. It is one of only thirteen Grade II listed Cabmen's Shelters left in London. These shelters are important for London's taxi drivers. They are places where drivers can buy food and drinks. It's a historic spot for them to rest.
Warwick Avenue in Pop Culture
The street even inspired a famous song! The 2008 song "Warwick Avenue" was sung by Duffy. It was a single from her album Rockferry. Duffy named the song after the location. She accidentally got off at Warwick Avenue tube station. She was new to the London Underground at the time.
Famous People Who Lived Here
Many interesting people have lived on Warwick Avenue.
- In 1891, Hannah Poland lived at 29 Warwick Avenue. She was very important for bird protection. Her home became the first official address for the Society for the Protection of Birds. This group later became the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- The writer John Julius Norwich also had a home here. It was a large Victorian house.
- The Australian actress Leal Douglas (1881–1970) lived at 54 Warwick Avenue.
