A stroll through history: the story of Gray’s Inn Road

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Luce e Limoni is a popular Sicilian Italian restaurant on Gray’s Inn Road, central London; proud to serve lunch and dinner on Camden’s most historic street.

Gray’s Inn Road is a key thoroughfare in Central London, and it’s steeped in centuries of history. Located in the London Borough of Camden, this road holds significant importance for the city’s legal and educational communities. It’s most famously associated with the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, one of the four prestigious Inns of Court in England, which has trained barristers for centuries.

The history of Gray’s Inn Road dates back to the 13th century, when it was first recorded as Purtepol Street. At that time, the area was part of Portpool Manor, an estate that once belonged to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul’s Cathedral. By the 15th century, after the land was acquired by Reginald de Grey, 1st Baron Grey de Wilton, the road became known as Grays Inn Lane. The Inn of court itself, named after the Grey family, was established on this very street, cementing its reputation as a legal hub.

Today, as well as being, of course, home to our Central London Sicilian Italian restaurant Gray’s Inn Road remains a centre for learning and law. It’s home to numerous academic institutions, including University College London’s Eastman Dental Institute, Westminster Kingsway College, and the City University of London’s Inns of Court School of Law. These institutions continue the legacy of scholarship and professionalism that has long been associated with the area. 

Historically, this also served as a key route connecting London to Hampstead, further highlighting its importance in the city’s development. With its deep-rooted connection to law, education, and history, this remains one of London’s most fascinating streets. Well established on Gray’s Inn Road, Italian restaurant Luce e Limoni is proud to play a modern part of its continued rich heritage.

You’ll find us at 91-93 Gray’s Inn Road, Chancery Lane, London WC1X 8TX
Call Us 020 724 23382 | Email Us flavours@luceelimoni.com

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