The West End has long been considered the most accurate region of London and is favoured by the elite as a place of residence away from the pollution and crowds of the City. The large number of bridges linking it across the Thames to South London and beyond helps fuel its amenities and business and transport opportunities. Similar to the rest of the capital, West London grew rapidly through the Victorian era under the introduction of the railway; particularly influenced by the construction of Paddington and Marylebone stations.
