The Strand is one of our most historic streets . In this part of the World , history goes back a long way. Here since Roman times , in the middle ages it was known as the Street of Palaces . It has always been a street which offered the most expensive and sophisticated luxuries . At one end you’ll find the highest court in the land whilst at the other there’s a ghost on the platform .If you know where to look , history becomes alive on The Strand. By day , there are crowds rushing to and from work as well as those drawn to it’s high class shops and restaurants . At night it becomes a place of entertainment.

In old English , strand means edge of the sea;shore;beach; and originally The Strand , which became one of our major thoroughfares , was a track running besides the river .

With such a long history , it would be surprising if there weren’t a few ghosts lurking behind the scenes . It doesn’t just happen at night , you can be walking through during the day and you get the feeling you are not alone . You’re never alone on The Strand.
The Strand was always a truly international street. Spend 24 hours on The Strand and you’ll see how history can shape a City . The Strand is steeped in history and there’s no better place to see where the past meets the present.

With acknowledgements to and paraphrased from
Streets of The World Productions Inc.
Double Exposure Ltd. MMI.

The above of course refers to the area dominated by The Strand in the City of London , but in it’s pomp , during the latter half of the nineteenth century , much of the description could have applied equally to that area of commerce and entertainment which was then dominated by The Strand in Barrow-in-Furness.