Finsbury Circus

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Finsbury Circus by Stephen McKay as part of the Geograph project.

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Finsbury Circus

Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 13 Jun 2008

The City of London's largest public open space, Finsbury Circus is home to the City of London Bowling Club. The name 'Finsbury' derives from a fen formed after culverts were blocked following the end of the Roman period. Later the site became London's first public park in the 17th century.

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