Roughly speaking, Pimlico is defined as the area to the south of Victoria station and to the north of the River Thames. Originally, all residential property in Pimlico was owned by the Grosvenor family.
During its early days, Pimlico was the destination of choice for family holidays, most of the buildings in Pimlico have been designed by Thomas Cubitt. In fact, he was so influential in the region that there is now a statue of Cubitt in central Pimlico.
Over the years, there have been some notable residents including Sir Winston Churchill, Joseph Conrad and Laurence Olivier. Today, Pimlico is largely frequented by city professionals; the region offers superb transport links for visitors to the capital. |