Leicester Square Collection

The Swiss Centre, Leicester Square, London. The Swiss Centre was a popular tourist attraction on the edge of Coventry Street, London, at its junction with Leicester Square

Richard Gere attends the London Film Premiere of The Walt Disney film, Pocahontas. Picture taken 6th October 1995

Jamie Lee Curtis at the London Premiere of the film True Lies, held at The Empire, Leicester Square, London Full name for Jamie is Jamie Lee Haden-Guest

Paul McCartney smokes a havana cigar at The Empire, Leicester Sq
Paul McCartney with a cigar

The Face of Gridmodels 2006 Calendar Catwalk Competition
Rebecca Clare Ferdinando (GBR), winner of the Gridmodels 2006 Calendar Competition. The Face of Gridmodels 2006 Calendar Catwalk Competition, The Penthouse, Leicester Square, London, 24 August 2005

Picture shows Catherine Zeta Jones. The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square, London

The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square, London. The film starred Catherine Zeta Jones and Antonio Banderas

Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Angela Lansbury at the premiere of Bedknobs & Broomsticks held at the Odeon, Leicester Square. 7th October 1971

Bristol BS16 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bristol BS16 4

School in Leicester Square on the Site of Hogarths House, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
School in Leicester Square on the Site of Hogarths House, c1935. Archbishop Tenison School in Leicester Square, Westminster, central London, which opened in 1895

England, London, Soho, Leicester Square, Swiss canton shields

W Hotel, Leicester Square, London, England, UK

England, London, Leicester Square, Shakespeare Statue

Leicester Square, London, England, UK

London at night: Leicester Square, Piccadilly (b / w photo)
6006241 London at night: Leicester Square, Piccadilly (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, Piccadilly)

Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785
6338920 Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785 by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); (add.info.: Portrait of William Woollet, English engraver, 1735-1785)

Hogarths House, in Leicester Square (engraving)
3629883 Hogarths House, in Leicester Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hogarths House, in Leicester Square)

The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (b / w photo)
3627526 The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire Theatre, Leicester Square)

Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square
3744533 Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square, London) March 30, 1785 (w/c on paper) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); 34.5x39 cm; Mitchell Library

Exterior of the Royal Panopticon (engraving)
5199365 Exterior of the Royal Panopticon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of the Royal Panopticon)

Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground
6014753 Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground, the longest in the world at the time (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Restaurant and dance floor at the celebrated Cafe de Paris, Leicester Square, London, W (b / w photo)
5991436 Restaurant and dance floor at the celebrated Cafe de Paris, Leicester Square, London, W (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Caverns of Ice at the Alhambra, Leicester-Square (engraving)
1620486 The Caverns of Ice at the Alhambra, Leicester-Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caverns of Ice at the Alhambra, Leicester-Square)

The Late Baron Albert Grant (b / w photo)
1043047 The Late Baron Albert Grant (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Baron Albert Grant, who gave Leicester Square to London)

Glovers, Simon, trade card (engraving)
984097 Glovers, Simon, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glovers, Simon, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving)
983951 Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Shakespeare fountain and statue in Leicester Square (b / w photo)
820474 The Shakespeare fountain and statue in Leicester Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last of the Old Horse (engraving)
820472 The Last of the Old Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Old Horse, in Leicester Square)

Leicester Square and Alhambra, London (photo)
582353 Leicester Square and Alhambra, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square and Alhambra)

Leicester Square, London, in 1874 (engraving)
586247 Leicester Square, London, in 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London, in 1874; from The Graphic)

Advert for The Royal London Panorama featuring the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava (engraving)
586240 Advert for The Royal London Panorama featuring the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava (engraving) by English School

Cartoon, satire on Albert Grant, the graves representing his shady speculations (engraving)
586239 Cartoon, satire on Albert Grant, the graves representing his shady speculations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon)

Paglianos Sabloniere Hotel, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586229 Paglianos Sabloniere Hotel, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paglianos Sabloniere Hotel, Leicester Square)

Hotel de la Saloniere; Jaquiers Hotel, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586227 Hotel de la Saloniere; Jaquiers Hotel, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de la Saloniere; Jaquiers Hotel)

Advert for German Company of Performers, Saville House, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586217 Advert for German Company of Performers, Saville House, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Reimerss Anatomical and Ethnological Museum (engraving)
586216 Advert for Reimerss Anatomical and Ethnological Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A sketch in Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586212 A sketch in Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sketch in Leicester Square, London; from The Illustrated London News)

Mr Albert Grant MP; Leicester Square; 21 February 1874; Vanity Fair; cartoon (colour litho)
586208 Mr Albert Grant MP; Leicester Square; 21 February 1874; Vanity Fair; cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leicester Square, London, in 1754 (engraving)
586207 Leicester Square, London, in 1754 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London, in 1754); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving)
586198 Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving) by English School

The ruins of Savile House, Leicester Square, London, after the fire (engraving)
586192 The ruins of Savile House, Leicester Square, London, after the fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ruins of Savile House, Leicester Square)

The fire at Savile House, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586191 The fire at Savile House, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire at Savile House, Leicester Square)

H A Barkers view of Grand Cairo, painted on 10, 000 square feet of canvas, Panorama, Leicester Square
585743 H A Barkers view of Grand Cairo, painted on 10, 000 square feet of canvas, Panorama, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School

Cambons moving panorama exhibited at the Linwood Gallery, Leicester Square (engraving)
604389 Cambons moving panorama exhibited at the Linwood Gallery, Leicester Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Hogarths house, Leicester Square (engraving)
607284 William Hogarths house, Leicester Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hogarths house)

Roman Catholic couple leaving Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, on bicycles (photo)
559955 Roman Catholic couple leaving Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, on bicycles (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Programme cover for The Geisha (engraving)
559934 Programme cover for The Geisha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Programme cover for The Geisha)

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Leicester Square: A Melting Pot of Culture and Glamour In the heart of London's bustling West End, it has long been a hub for entertainment, attracting celebrities and visitors from all corners of the globe. This iconic square holds countless memories and stories that have shaped its vibrant atmosphere. One such tale takes us back to The Empire, where music legend Paul McCartney indulged in his love for fine cigars, puffing away on a Havana cigar with an air of sophistication. The Empire has witnessed many star-studded events over the years, leaving an indelible mark on Leicester Square's history. Adjacent to this legendary venue stood The Swiss Centre, once a beloved landmark that brought a touch of Switzerland to London. Its presence added charm to the square as locals and tourists flocked there for shopping or simply soaking up its unique ambiance. Leicester Square is no stranger to glamorous premieres either. Jamie Lee Curtis graced its red carpet during the London premiere of True Lies at The Empire. Her radiant smile illuminated the night as she joined other Hollywood stars in celebrating their latest cinematic triumphs. But it's not just about glitz and glamour; education also found its place within these hallowed grounds. In 1935, Donald McLeish captured a snapshot in time when he photographed a school located on Hogarth House's site in Leicester Square. It serves as a reminder that even amidst urban hustle and bustle, knowledge continues to thrive. Catherine Zeta Jones dazzled audiences at The Royal Gala Film Premiere held at Leicester Square – her elegance matching perfectly with this illustrious setting. As cameras flashed around her, she embodied grace while adding another chapter to this square's storied past. Richard Gere himself made an appearance during the London Film Premiere of Pocahontas at Leicester Square – proof that this location remains an essential destination for international film releases throughout history. Beyond celebrity sightings lie cultural treasures.