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Maida Vale is a wealthy suburban area that is comprised of Paddington’s northern portion, with Kilburn to the south and St. John’s wood to the west. Identified as part of the City of Westminster, Maida Vale is largely residential with numerous huge late Edwardian and Victorian units of mansion flats.
Maida Vale takes its name from The Maida pub which is named after General Sir John Stuart. He was made Count of Maida after winning the Battle of Maida in Italy. The original Maida pub was on Edgware Road until 2000. The Truscott Arms pub is now known as The Hero of Maida.
Several broadcast and radio’s recording studios of BBC Network are located in the area. The building on Delaware Road houses seven music and radio drama studios in total. However, BBC plans to relocate the functions of the studios to East London.
One of the prime suburban areas in London, South Maida Vale, is home to the Warwick Castle Pub, the Waterside Café, the Puppet Theatre Barge, and the Canal Café Theatre. It is also known for its stores and restaurants.
The area is heavily referenced in Dial M for Murder, the original play and the 1954 movie adaptation. Maida Vale W9 was a filming location for numerous movies including The Mummy featuring Tom Cruise, In Darkness featuring Natalie Dormer, and the TV series The Romanoffs.
Oscar-winning actor Alec Guinness, computer scientist Alan Turing, portrait painter Joanna Mary Boyce, architect Leslie Green, and actor Ernest Clark are born in Maida Vale. Notable residents include actress Eva Green, actress Joan Collins, actress Daisy Ridley, musician Jarvis Cocker, Greek poet Andreas Kalvos, former cyclist Bradley Wiggins, and Icelandic singer Bjork.
Maida Vale tube station was opened in 1915. It is located on the Bakerloo line. The station is a ‘Grade II’ listed building as it is considered to be a historic station. It was the first station to be entirely staffed by women.