No. 33: By Robert Adam (1770–72) replacing an earlier house. Altered by John Soane 1817–23. Later alterations including an additional storey, but still essentially Georgian. Used as offices. Gardens The gardens in the centre of the square are maintained and cared for by the St James's Square Trust, which receives its financial support from the building freeholders. The Trust was established by the Saint James' Square: Rates Act of 1726 (12 Geo. 1 c. 25), which authorised the freeholders to raise a rate on themselves to "clean, adorn and beautify" the square: this was the earliest statute passed to regulate a London square, and is the only one still in unamended operation. The gardens are normally open to the public on weekdays from 7.30am to 4.30pm, but are kept locked and accessible only to freeholders and residents at other times. They are used on an occasional basis as a venue for art exhibitions, weddings, and other functions. Other details Post code: SW1Y Closest Tube stops: Piccadilly Circus, Green Park References Details of ex-residents taken from blueplaque.com External links Survey of London – detailed information on a house by house basis Diagrams showing the west, north and east sides of the square in 1821, 1930 and 1960 Streets in the City of Westminster Squares in the City of Westminster Georgian architecture in the City of Westminster Odonyms referring to religion St James's