From its royal connection to its many nicknames, here’s some facts about Denmark Street in London you may not have known.
Tucked away in the heart of London’s West End, Denmark Street may be a short stretch of road but it has a long running legacy.
Music fans will no doubt be familiar with the Soho road as the home of the Sex Pistols and where the Rolling Stones recorded their first album. But its history extends far beyond the sound of guitars and recording studios.
Over the years, Denmark Street has been a hangout of sorts for all kinds of creative misfits and still remains one.
This week Yungblud highlighted the spot’s music history with the launch of his own clothing store and music venue.
For those curious to know more about the area’s past, we’ve compiled a list of facts you may not have known about London’s Denmark Street.
1. The street wasn’t named after the country
First established in the 17th century as part of the expansion of London after the Great Fire of London in 1666, while the Soho road shares a name with the Scandinavian country it didn’t directly inspire its title. | Getty Images
2. It’s actually named after a royal
The spot was actually named after the then Prince George of Denmark. At the time he was married to Princess Anne who would later go on to briefly reign as Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland between 1702 to 1707. | Getty Images
3. A hospital once stood where the street is now
Early records show the St Giles Hospital was once based in the area but after being dissolved it was later demolished to make space for Denmark Street. | Getty Images
4. The street was once known as Little Tokyo
Referencing the several Japanese businesses that had been established in the street, locals in the 1930s nicknamed the spot Little Tokyo. | Getty Images