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Embassy Of Mexico, London
The Embassy of Mexico in London is the diplomatic mission of Mexico in the United Kingdom. Mexico also maintains a building at 8 Halkin Street in Belgravia which serves as the Ambassador’s Official Residence. In 2011 a pro- Zapatista demonstration was held at the embassy, with the Mexican tricolour being replaced with the Zapatista flag. The embassy building in St George's Street, together with its neighbour, is Grade II listed. Ambassador The Ambassador of Mexico to the Court of St James is the highest ranking diplomatic representative of the United Mexican States to the United Kingdom. Gallery Embassy of Mexico in London 1.jpg, The Embassy File:Embassy of Mexico in London 2.jpg, Plaque outside the embassy in English and Spanish File:Embassy of Mexico in London 3.jpg, The Mexican flag and Coat of arms above the entrance File:Annexe of the Mexican embassy in Halkin Street 03.JPG, Residence of the Mexican Ambassador in London See also * Foreign relations of Mexico *List o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayfair
Mayfair is an affluent area in the West End of London towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, in the City of Westminster, between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane. It is one of the most expensive districts in the world. The area was originally part of the manor of Eia and remained largely rural until the early 18th century. It became well known for the annual "May Fair" that took place from 1686 to 1764 in what is now Shepherd Market. Over the years, the fair grew increasingly downmarket and unpleasant, and it became a public nuisance. The Grosvenor family (who became Dukes of Westminster) acquired the land through marriage and began to develop it under the direction of Thomas Barlow. The work included Hanover Square, Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square, which were surrounded by high-quality houses, and St George's Hanover Square Church. By the end of the 18th century, most of Mayfair was built on with upper-class housing; unlike some nearby areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
