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Adelphi, London

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View of the south front of the new buildings called Adelphi RP P OB 70.899
View of the south front of the new buildings called Adelphi RP P OB 70.899

Adelphi (; from the Greek ἀδελφοί adelphoi, meaning "brothers") is a district of the City of Westminster in London. The small district includes the streets of Adelphi Terrace, Robert Street and John Adam Street. Of rare use colloquially, Adelphi is grouped with Aldwych as the greater Strand district (a main street of London between the two areas and those immediately adjoining) which for many decades formed a parliamentary constituency and civil registration district.

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Adelphi, London
John Adam Street, City of Westminster Covent Garden

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John Adam Street 1;3;5;7;9;11
WC2N 6HT City of Westminster, Covent Garden
England, United Kingdom
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View of the south front of the new buildings called Adelphi RP P OB 70.899
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