About Holborn Right between the famous cities of Westminster and The City, lies Holborn. From the River Holbourn that once flowed through the district, the name has stayed with the area. With The City being the financial centre and Westminster being the royal and political centre, Holborn had an important role to play in London’s past. Holborn became the heart of the British legal system since 13th century. As a result, the district is dominated by the Inns of Court. A place where every barrister who was in England and Wales, must have studied.