Petty France, London
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Petty France refers to several places in London and Westminster.
It usually refers to a street in the City of Westminster
, London, "a considerable street between Tathill Street, E., and James Street, W " The street was the original location in 1720 of the Westminster Public Infirmary. Among the buildings there is 102 Petty France, a building which houses the Ministry of Justice
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According to one source, Mackenzie Walcott's Memorials of Westminster, at one time "the name was changed to York Street from Frederick Duke of York, son of George II., who had made a temporary residence amongst them.".
The name is also used to refer to the area containing that street, the 7th Ward of Westminster. Additionally, the name is used for a street in Billingsgate.
It usually refers to a street in the City of Westminster
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster is a London borough occupying much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary...
, London, "a considerable street between Tathill Street, E., and James Street, W " The street was the original location in 1720 of the Westminster Public Infirmary. Among the buildings there is 102 Petty France, a building which houses the Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Justice is a ministerial department of the UK Government headed by the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, who is responsible for improvements to the justice system so that it better serves the public...
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According to one source, Mackenzie Walcott's Memorials of Westminster, at one time "the name was changed to York Street from Frederick Duke of York, son of George II., who had made a temporary residence amongst them.".
The name is also used to refer to the area containing that street, the 7th Ward of Westminster. Additionally, the name is used for a street in Billingsgate.