A wealthy, prestigious district in London known for grand townhouses and aristocratic residents.
Named after the Belgrave Square area developed in the 1820s. The name likely derives from 'Belgrave' (an English place name), though some connect it to 'Belgae' historically. It became fashionable through elegant urban development during the Regency and Victorian eras.
Belgravia's grand white townhouses were designed to showcase London's wealth and power—living there became such a status symbol that owning a Belgravia address still signals extreme affluence today!
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