Street names of Marylebone

This is a list of the etymology of street names in the London district of Marylebone. Many of the names refer to the Portman family who owned this estate since William Portman acquired it in the 16th century; or to the Dukes of Portland, who owned much of this land following the marriage of William Bentinck, 2nd Duke of Portland to heiress Lady Margaret Harley in 1734.

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Street names of Marylebone

This is a list of the etymology of street names in the London district of Marylebone. Many of the names refer to the Portman family who owned this estate since William Portman acquired it in the 16th century; or to the Dukes of Portland, who owned much of this land following the marriage of William Bentinck, 2nd Duke of Portland to heiress Lady Margaret Harley in 1734.

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