Harrington Square

Harrington Square is defined by a striking geometric irony. Although it bears the name of a square, the layout is actually a perfect triangle. This triangular plot was carved out in eighteen forty-three as part of the grand Bedford Estate, designed to bring a sense of formal elegance to the northern expansion of London. While you stand here, notice the contrast between the historic stucco-fronted terraces on one side and the modern architecture that now frames the space. The square was meant to be one half of a symmetrical pair, mirroring the gardens of nearby Mornington Crescent, but the rise of industry and the changing needs of the city eventually claimed its twin.