Seven Dials Covent Garden is a unique quarter of London whose star-shaped layout remains as constructed in the early 1690s. It was brought back to life largely through the dedication of the Seven Dials Trust, working in partnership with the local authorities and landowners for nearly forty years.

How to navigate

a) Hovering over a location number shows the corresponding plaque name.

b) Clicking takes you to the relevant information page (opens in a new tab/window).

Historical maps

If you would like to reference today's map with historical maps click to open the maps page showing change and continuity spanning 300+ years (opens in a separate tab/window).

28 April 2017 – West End Extra: "About 150 teenagers turned up in ripped T-Shirts, ripped jeans and safety pins and I don't know when punk really began, but I think that was one of the first manifestations." - David Bieda.

12 December 2017 – London Forum: Lighting Conservation Areas – An Illuminating Journey.