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The actor Sean Bean known for the role of Boromir in Lord of the Rings and Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones is one of the famous Belsize Park NW3 residents. Martin Freeman who played Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy currently lives in the area. The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, former members of the band Oasis lived here as well. The list of famous residents includes many actors and actresses like Kate Hudson, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Hiddleston, and Hugh Laurie. Filmmaker Tim Burton and model Kate Moss are also among the Belsize Park NW3 residents.
Pax Lodge, the headquarters of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, is in Belsize Park NW3. Next to the Downside Crescent tube station, one can see the entrance to an underground shelter that was built during World War II. The Manor of Belsize was first mentioned in the 14th century. The name is inspired by the French “bel assis” that means well situated.