The borough of Pimlico, located in the center of London retains its small village atmosphere. The shops are small and the locals are close-knit but friendly. A statue of the major architect for many of the buildings, Thomas Cubitt, stands roughly at the center of the area. There is a wide class difference in Pilmico with kids from all backgrounds going to the same schools. The entire area was once owned by one family, The Grosvenor, and is bordered by Victoria Station to the north and Vauxhall Bridge and the Thames to the south. It has been the home to Sir Winston Churchill, Swami Vivekananda, and Laura Ashley