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BELGRAVIA, the southern wing of the West End of London. It is bounded, on the N, by Knightsbridge; on the E, by Grosvenor Square; on the SE, by Ebury Street; and on the W, by Sloane Street. It stands on ground, originally marshy, belonging to the Marquis of Westminster; and was built chiefly in 1826-52. It includes Belgrave and Eaton squares; has generally large, regular, elegant houses; and is highly fashionable.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Administrative units: | London Ancient County |
| Place: | Belgravia |
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