Where: Pall Mall, SW1

What: Originally intended as an entrance to Buckingham Palace, this ‘triumphal arch’ was made too narrow for the State Coach and became a gate into Hyde Park. Later, the park boundary was moved back, leaving Marble Arch as an entrance to nowhere.

Nearby, where Edgware Road intersects Bayswater Road, stood Tyburn Gallows, where public executions took place until 1783.

Nearest underground station: Marble Arch

Marlborough House,
Built by Wren n 1709 for the great Duke of Marlborough, it reverted to the Crown in 1817. Amongst its occupants have been Edward VII when Prince of Wales, and George V until his accession. From 1911 until her death it was the residence of Queen Alexandra. Queen Mary lived here when in London. Now a Commonwealth Conference Centre. Adjoining the house is QUEEN’S CHAPEL 1627. designed by lnigo Jones. Services: Sun. 8.30 and 11.15 am. Easter Day—end of July.
Station: Green Park