A The director of the Heritage of London Trust, Dr Nicola Stacey, explains why rich Paddington Green is an area of particular historic and architectural interest. heritage. addington Green is a conservation area — it’s protected. Which means the unique atmosphere Pthat you get here will also be protected going on forward,” explains Stacey, who was involved i in the restoration of the statue of Sarah Siddons in t a Paddington Green. “I’m really interested in the changes to Loc the area and I’ve watched the progress of The Residences on Paddington Green closely,” she says. Her favourite feature of the development? The views. “You can see the Green and the fabulous Sarah Siddons statue.” “Berkeley obviously have a real interest in London’s history. To preserve, respect and enhance its heritage and use it as inspiration.” Sarah Siddons was the actress of the 18th century. She was the 昀椀rst actress to play a male role (Hamlet) on stage and she was highly respected and admired. When she died, 5,000 people came to her funeral in Paddington Green. “She represents the incredible heritage of Paddington and all the many interesting artistic, theatrical and literary 昀椀gures who have lived, worked and performed here,” explains Stacey. The area is also noted for its rich architectural history, which she describes as Discover the full interview... “quintessentially Georgian London.” From St Mary’s Church to the Green itself, the period architecture helps “retain a little bit of that sense of village life and atmosphere in central London, which is quite rare,” adds Stacey. 28 29