The Saturday Street is our NEW weekly series in which we unlock the stories behind the names of London's famous thoroughfares. It's compiled by London Walks guide Karen – listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as The World's Greatest Tour Guide. You can find Karen on Saturdays guiding her Old Westminster and British Museum walks. If you've got a London street query or suggestion, email Karen at the usual address
Lord North Street SW1
Location: Westminster
Dating from 1722, this beautifully preserved Georgian street is named for Frederick North, 2nd earl of Guilford, our Prime Minister from 1770 to 1782. Which makes him the Prime Minister who lost America, our favorite colony. Thankfully, we’re all chums now. North was also the first PM to be removed from the hotseat by a motion of no confidence.
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