James Underwood

James Underwood

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James Underwood was a 19th-century landowner and developer known for subdividing the land that would become Paddington, a suburb in Sydney, Australia. He named the area after a suburb in west London and played a significant role in shaping its early development, including the establishment of its architectural character.

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James Underwood is noted for naming Paddington after a west London suburb in 1839.

Despite what you’ve heard, my suburb’s definitely not grand but at least the bar brawls are gone
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-13
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