20151109 - london squares

Squares have long been a feature of London.
A few, such as Trafalgar Square, were built as public open spaces, like the squares found in many cities, known as a plaza, piazza, platz, etc. Most, however, were garden squares, originally built as private communal gardens for use by the inhabitants of the surrounding houses. This type of space is most prevalent in central London, but squares are also found in the suburbs. Some of these gardens are now open to the public, while others, for example around Notting Hill, are still fenced and private.

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squares_in_London
 http://www.bdonline.co.uk/the-london-square-gardens-in-the-midst-of-town-by-todd-longstaffe-gowan/5039247.article