Holborn also pronounced as O’ bn by the locals has become a
museum country now. It is home to some of the mostly explored museums such as
the British Museum which is eminent at collecting brilliant aspects from the
world and accumulating them under one glass roof. Apart from the British Museum,
there is also the Sir John Soane’s Museum which is wonderfully filled with his
sculptures, paintings and drawings. Hunterian Museum is located at 35-43
Lincoln’s Inn Fields and is known for showcasing the exhibits related to fatal
diseases, strange creatures and fossils. It is said that the area of Holborn is
wonderfully crammed with several subterranean secrets. There are some deep
level shelters that run below the passage way.
The name Holborn has generated from the Anglo-Saxon words ‘Hol’
meaning Hollow and ‘Bourne’ meaning brook. You will not have to go through an
array of books for discovering the significance of the name of the place. You
will understand everything by walking round the streets of Holborn which
clearly state that that the eastern fringes of Holborn slope down sharply to
Farringdon before meeting Clerkenwell.
The hollow thereby produced is not man-made but was formed
over thousands of years by the waters of the River Fleet that have vanished.
Once a sizeable waterway, River Fleet flowed from the hills of Hampstead and
emptied into the River Thames. Over the years, it has been noticed that the
river was entombed and as completely covered up by the spectacular Holborn
Viaduct. The river has no trace now but the impression still retains its glory.
The area is not crowded and Holborn appears to be less
furnished than the other parts of the town. When it comes to the presence of
restaurants and bars, the numbers are quite a few. You will get food stuff at
fair prices in the cafes and restaurants that are present in the area of
Holborn. If you have been planning to visit some of the Holborn attractions
that are extremely famous then you may consider staying over at Rosewood
London which is one of the best
hotels in Holborn. It puts the vacationers close to the following sights
and attractions in Holborn.
Sir John Soane’s Museum: As
mentioned above, this museum boasts of having an appallingly exquisite treasure
trove of artifacts ad artistic exhibits.
Temple Church: It is
positioned in the inner Temple of the Inns of Court and was consecrated in
1185.
Hunterian Museum: This
museum boasts of offering the visitors with a host of permanent and temporary
galleries and exhibitions.
St. Etheldreda’s Church: It
was constructed around 1250 and is the oldest Catholic Church and is also one
of the very few surviving buildings from the reign of Edward I.
Royal Courts of Justice: You
would love to experience the grand and elaborate Gothic architectural elegance
of this reputed building which seems absolutely apt for the centerpiece of the
British legal system.
St. Andrew’s Church: You
would love the idea of exploring the large parish church which presides over
the crossroads right opposite the huge glass façade.
Roman Bath: It was
preserved in the 17th century and is located in the heart of London
city extremely close to Somerset House.
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