Giuseppe Mazzini first arrived in London at the age of 31 by sea with his brothers and friend. He stayed at the Sabon Hotel in Leicester Square and spent time in Soho with other political refugees like Karl Marx. From 1838 to 1849, Mazzini lived at 9 George Street, now known as 183/7 North Gower Street, where there is now a commemorative plaque. While in London, Mazzini founded schools for Italian children, organized the Young Europe International League of Peoples club, and worked to promote the unity of Europe, though he was eventually expelled from England in 1863 and 1871.