A place in London
Saxe-Coburg Square
Where the story puts it, as near as can be told.
1901Saxe-Coburg SquareAldersgate Street, by Barbican station
Saxe-Coburg SquareAldersgate Street, by Barbican stationThe shabby little square of The Red-Headed League, a short walk from Aldersgate station (now Barbican). Fictional; the pin marks where the story puts it.
We travelled by the Underground as far as Aldersgate; and a short walk took us to Saxe-Coburg Square, the scene of the singular story which we had listened to in the morning.
Visiting today
There is no square: the spot is among the towers and offices of the Barbican. The Barbican Centre is open to anyone. Nearest station: Barbican.
