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In the late 17th to 18th century, the square became popular for its duels, which originated from a pub quarrel between [[United Kingdom|British]] officers which ended with a fatality. As the land was became developed and eventually made into a public square, it soon became a popular location for entertainment. An opera house and a museum was then built near the square.<ref name="Database" /> | In the late 17th to 18th century, the square became popular for its duels, which originated from a pub quarrel between [[United Kingdom|British]] officers which ended with a fatality. As the land was became developed and eventually made into a public square, it soon became a popular location for entertainment. An opera house and a museum was then built near the square.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
In game, there is a generic fountain in the middle of the square, however, in reality there was an equestrian statue of King George I which was erroneously installed there by the residents of Leicester Square, apparently thinking it represented the current king, George II. Eventually, the statue was vandalized and fell into dilapidation leading to its removal in 1872.<ref name="Statue1">[https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/king-george-i-statue-wc2-lost ''Statue: King George I statue, WC2 - lost'']. londonremembers.com. Accessed 3 July 2020.</ref><ref name="Statue2">[http://english18thcenturyportraitsculpture.blogspot.com/2016/08/equestrian-statue-of-george-i-formerly.html ''Equestrian Statue of George I formerly in Leicester Square'']. english18thcenturyportraitsculpture.blogspot.com. Accessed 3 July 2020.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 20:38, 3 July 2020
Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the borough of Westminster in London, England.
History
Before its construction, the square was once a plot of land owned by Earl of Leicester Robert Sidney, who purchased it from the government in the 1630s. When the land was walled and used exclusively by the rich, it sparked a public outcry. King Charles II responded to the outcry by making the field public once again.[1]
In the late 17th to 18th century, the square became popular for its duels, which originated from a pub quarrel between British officers which ended with a fatality. As the land was became developed and eventually made into a public square, it soon became a popular location for entertainment. An opera house and a museum was then built near the square.[1]
Behind the scenes
In game, there is a generic fountain in the middle of the square, however, in reality there was an equestrian statue of King George I which was erroneously installed there by the residents of Leicester Square, apparently thinking it represented the current king, George II. Eventually, the statue was vandalized and fell into dilapidation leading to its removal in 1872.[2][3]
Gallery
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An illustration of Leicester Square
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Leicester Square
- ↑ Statue: King George I statue, WC2 - lost. londonremembers.com. Accessed 3 July 2020.
- ↑ Equestrian Statue of George I formerly in Leicester Square. english18thcenturyportraitsculpture.blogspot.com. Accessed 3 July 2020.