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Knightsbridge is an ancient name, spelt in a variety of ways in Saxon and Old English, such as Cnihtebricge (c. 1050); Knichtebrig (1235); Cnichtebrugge (13th century); and Knyghtesbrugg (1364). The meaning is "bridge of the young men or retainers," from the Old English cniht (genitive case plural –a) and brycg.
One such bridge is responsible for Knightsbridge’s name. Upon it, passing knights en route to the Holy Land would trot, seeking a blessing from the Bishop of London at Fulham – the frequent parade of heraldic knights gave the name to the area.
6 days ago · The bridge which spanned the Westbourne, and gave its name to the hamlet of Knightsbridge, is described by Strype as of stone, and probably is the same which lasted down to our own day.
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Some, however, believe that the name derives from the fact the area was used as a meeting place for local youths – where ‘knight’ was a slang term for ‘lad’. Even the original name of the area has come under scrutiny with some claiming it was called ‘Knightsbrigg’ while others believe it was ‘Kynesbrigg’.
As London grew around the City of London proper, from the Tower of London to Whitehall, Knightsbridge remained a bit of a rural backwater where thieves preyed on unwary travellers - a very different place to the distinguished neighbourhood it is today.
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It originates from Knightsbridge, the former ancient village in what is now part of West London, but in early times was a separate hamlet on the Great West Road between the city of London, and the place of the parliament, Westminster.
