Cavendish Square was one of several to be laid out during the 18th Century. Planted with forest trees and shrubs, it was the first development on the 2nd Earl of Oxford’s estate and named for his wife, Henrietta Cavendish-Hollace. The square became one of the most fashionable in London, made famous from references by Charles Dickens in his books Nicholas Nickleby, Little Dorrit and Barnaby Rudge. Today the garden is enjoyed by the public throughout the year and surrounded by a diverse range of businesses including retail, medical and hospitality.
