The The Crimean War lasted from 28 March 1854 to 1856. It was fought between Russia and an alliance of the United Kingdom, France, and the Ottoman Empire, joined somewhat tardily by Piedmont-Sardinia. The majority of the conflict took place on the Crimean peninsula in the Black Sea. Beginning of... Crimean War Memorial is located at the junction of Lower Regent Street Apple retail store opening at 10am on 20 November 2004 This article is about the Regent Street in London. For other Regent Streets see Regent Street (disambiguation). Regent Street is a major shopping street and thoroughfare in Londons West End. It was named after the Prince Regent... Regent Street and Pall mall illustrated in Old English Sports, Pastimes and Customs, published 1891 Pall mall (pronounced pal-mal or pell-mell) or palle maille was a game played in the 16th and 17th centuries, and a precursor to croquet. The name comes from the Italian pallamaglio, which literally means ball-mallet... Pall Mall in London.