Strand

The Strand is a major thoroughfare running through Westminster from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar. The Strand also marks the southern boundary of the Covent Garden district. The Strand has many different faces and you’ll find everything from souvenir shops and offices to restaurants and classic hotels such as the Savoy or famous buildings such as Somerset House. During the 19th century, The Strand was home to writers and thinkers of the time such as Charles Dickens and John Stuart Mill.