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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Passage_North_side_of_Holborn,_1897_by_Philip_Norman.jpg|thumb|Passage_North_side_of_Holborn,_1897_by_Philip_Norman]] [[file:City_of_London_civil_parishes_Map_1870.png|right|thumb|City_of_London_civil_parishes_Map_1870]] [[file:St_Giles_&_Holborn_Civil_Parish_Map_1870.png|right|thumb|St_Giles_&_Holborn_Civil_Parish_Map_1870]] [[file:Holborn_Met._B_Ward_Map_1952.svg|thumb|Holborn_Met._B_Ward_Map_1952]] [[file:Great_Fire_of_London_Map.png|thumb|Great_Fire_of_London_Map]] [[file:Roque_1746_London_c1.jpg|thumb|Roque_1746_London_c1]] [[file:Peter_Pan_statue_by_Diarmuid_Byron_O'Connor.JPG|thumb|Peter_Pan_statue_by_Diarmuid_Byron_O'Connor]] '''Holborn''' is an area in central [[London]], located in the [[London Borough of Camden]] and partly in the [[City of Westminster]]. It is a significant commercial district and is known for its legal and educational institutions.<br />
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==History==<br />
Holborn's name is derived from the Old English words "hol" (hollow) and "bourne" (stream), referring to the River Fleet, which once flowed through the area. The district has a rich history dating back to the [[Middle Ages]], when it was a key route for travelers heading to the [[City of London]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Holborn is situated to the west of the [[City of London]] and to the north of the [[River Thames]]. It is bordered by [[Bloomsbury]] to the north, [[Covent Garden]] to the west, and [[Farringdon]] to the east. The area is well-connected by public transport, with [[Holborn station]] serving the [[Central line (London Underground)|Central]] and [[Piccadilly line (London Underground)|Piccadilly]] lines.<br />
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==Landmarks==<br />
Holborn is home to several notable landmarks, including:<br />
* [[Lincoln's Inn]], one of the four [[Inns of Court]].<br />
* [[Gray's Inn]], another of the Inns of Court.<br />
* [[The Royal Courts of Justice]], located on the Strand.<br />
* [[Sir John Soane's Museum]], a museum dedicated to the work of the neo-classical architect [[John Soane]].<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Holborn is a major commercial hub, with numerous law firms, financial institutions, and corporate offices. The area is also known for its vibrant retail and dining scene, with a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Holborn is an important educational center, home to several prestigious institutions, including:<br />
* [[London School of Economics and Political Science|London School of Economics]] (LSE)<br />
* [[King's College London]]<br />
* [[University of the Arts London]]<br />
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==Transport==<br />
Holborn is well-served by public transport, with several [[London Underground]] stations, including:<br />
* [[Holborn station]]<br />
* [[Chancery Lane station]]<br />
* [[Russell Square station]]<br />
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Numerous bus routes also pass through the area, providing easy access to other parts of London.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[London Borough of Camden]]<br />
* [[City of Westminster]]<br />
* [[River Fleet]]<br />
* [[Inns of Court]]<br />
* [[Central line (London Underground)]]<br />
* [[Piccadilly line (London Underground)]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Districts of London]]<br />
[[Category:London Borough of Camden]]<br />
[[Category:City of Westminster]]<br />
[[Category:History of London]]<br />
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