Hoxton Square

Hoxton Square is a traditional London garden square in Shoreditch’s fashionable cultural quarter, well known for its art galleries, clubs, bars and restaurants. The square is a much appreciated green space for residents, workers and visitors alike in a densely urbanised area.

Hoxton Square is one of London’s earliest garden squares, details of which can be traced back to 1709. It was originally created as a central garden space to accompany a new housing development on what had previously been fields. The story of Hoxton Square’s history can be linked to the Austen family, Sir Samuel Beckett (Sheriff of the City of London in 1697) and Robert Hackshaw (a London ship owner and merchant).

It is thought that Hoxton Square was originally inspired by Bloomsbury Square which had been completed in 1664. Its layout has remained relatively unchanged since with recent refurbishments mindful of its historic roots.