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Marble Arch is a white Carrara marble monument near Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, at the western end of Oxford Street in London, England.

Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828, was based on Rome's Arch of Constantine.

Originally intended to be the entrance to Buckingham Palace, the monument was found to be too narrow for the grandest coaches and was moved here in 1851 to become the gateway to Hyde Park.

Now marooned on a traffic island Marble Arch marks the western extent of Oxford Street. Only senior members of the Royal Family and one of the artillery regiments are allowed to pass beneath it.

Marble Arch stands near the site of the old Tyburn gallows, which is marked by a plaque. From 1388 to 1793, when executions moved to outside Newgate Prison, London's most notorious criminals were hanged here in front of huge crowds of bloodthirsty spectators.

The first permanent gallows, set up at Tyburn in 1571, could dispatch up to 24 prisoners at a time. It was hoped that public hangings would act as a deterrent to law-breakers but they had the opposite effect. Criminals were often glamourised by the populace and the prisoners progress from Newgate Prison to Tyburn, along present-day Oxford Street, could resemble a triumphal procession.

Samuel Pepys, the diaryist, was present at the hanging of Colonel Turner in 1664 and paid a one shilling to stand on a cartwheel for a better view. In 1714 an estimated 200,000 people gathered to watch the execution of the infamous criminal Jack Shepherd.

During the 18th century a grandstand, known as 'Mother Proctor's Pews', was erected here and made its owner a fortune. Last-minute reprieves would often result in riots when the crowds were denied their fun.

In 1868 the unseemly behaviour of the crowds finally forced the government to move executions inside Newgate Prison until it was demolished in 1902, to make way for the Old Bailey, executions took place in other London jails. The last execution in the UK took place in 1964.

The nearest London Underground station is Marble Arch (Travelcard Zone 1), on the Central Line.
 

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London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch
134 George Street, London, W1H 5DN
4 star hotel in London W1
A central location, superior amenities and friendly service attract savvy travellers to the London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch. Make the most of the restaurant and cafe bar; the leisure club with swimming pool; and meeting rooms and business centre.
 

   
Hilton London Green Park Hotel
Half Moon Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 7BN
London hotel, with Green Park on the doorstep and 10 minutes walk from Bond Street, theatres and Harrods.
 

 
Best Western Mostyn Hotel
4 Bryanston St, London W1H 8DE
Hotel in near oxford street, London, W1H
The Hotel was build as a private residence for Lady Black, one minute's walk from Oxford Street & Marble Arch Meeting your needs will be our pleasure.
 

 
St George Hotel
49 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8JE
Hotel in Marble Arch, London, W1H
A newly refurbished hotel in the very heart of London. All rooms decorated to the highest standard, close to Oxford Street and all major attractions in London.
 

 
Boston Court Hotel
26 Upper Berkeley St, London W1H 7PF
Hotel in Marble Arch, London, W1H
The Boston Court Hotel is a comfortable and friendly Bed & Breakfast in central London. Only two minutes walk away from Marble Arch, Oxford Steet shops and Hyde Park.
 

 
Marble Inn
49-50 Upper Berkeley Street, London W1H 5QR
Hotel in Marble Arch, London, W1H
Modern, newly refurbished hotel with a warm, friendly hospitality. This friendly and refurbished hotel is centrally located in Marble Arch close to Hyde Park & Oxford Street.
 

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