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| York Square Gardens, the inspiration for Albert Square, Walford. |
In the Limehouse area of London's East End, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is York Square Gardens. This square, which is similar to many other residential squares in the East End, has a unique claim to fame.
Back in 1984, following a lot of scouting for suitable locations, York Square Gardens and the surrounding streets were chosen as the inspiration for 'Albert Square', Walford, in a new soap opera that the BBC were going to broadcast.
EastEnders first aired on BBC One 41 years ago today, on February 19, 1985.
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| The Queen's Head, the inspiration for The Queen Victoria pub in EastEnders. |
York Square Gardens is much larger than its television counterpart, but the similarities are quite easy to spot.
Both have terraced houses surrounding a green square, with roads surrounding the open space. While the fictional 'Albert Square' has 'The Queen Victoria' pub, York Square Gardens has two: 'The Old Ship' and 'The Queen's Head', the latter of which is the inspiration for 'The Queen Victoria'.
