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Mayfair Attractions
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For hundreds of years 50 Berkeley Square was said to be the most haunted house in London. The house, in which Prime Minister George Canning died in 1827, is...
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Situated in the pedestrian area which divides New Bond Street and Old Bond Street is the unusual life size statue of Sir Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt conducting a...
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This moving tribute to the millions of animals who have been killed in war was unveiled in November 2004. The memorial shows life size bronzes of two pack mules, a...
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This ornate banking hall is not only one of the oldest in the capital, but certainly one of the most beautiful. A great deal of care has been spent...
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Benjamin Disraeli is one of the most famous political figures and statesmen in the history of English parliament. Serving first under Sir Robert Peel, Disraeli soon became recognised as...
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Berkeley Square exists due to an agreement between Lord Berkeley of Stratton and the Duke of Devonshire. In 1636, Lord Berkeley sold his house in Piccadilly to the Duke and...
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Although divided by a small pedestrian area, New Bond Street and Old Bond Street co-exist to provide what is arguably London’s most exclusive shopping area. Shoppers can delight in purchasing...
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Brown Hart Gardens are one of the strangest public gardens and recreation areas in the hole of the capital. Situated just yards from Oxford Street, the gardens are constructed...
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Renowned throughout the world, this impressive and elegant arcade is arguably the best in London. Visitors are enticed by its exceptional length, the arcade stretching from Bond Street and...
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The Canada Memorial is unusual for several reasons. Firstly it is quite unlike most war memorials in its shape and size, a low-lying pyramid that acts as a fountain....
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Charles X was the last King of France from the senior Bourbon line. He was crowned in Reims Cathedral in 1824 and reined until 1830 when the French revolution...
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Christ Church is a wonderful piece of ecclesiastical architecture nestled amongst the well-kept leafy streets of Mayfair. The church has a long history of welcoming parishioners from across the social...
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Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey is far more commonly known as ‘Clive of India’. He was probably the most influential figure in the establishment of the British...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower is one of the 20th Century's most famous American leaders. He served as President between 1952 and 1960, overseeing the Korean War and desperately trying to...
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Dwight Eisenhower was the general of the allied forces during the Second World War. He had a great deal of affinity with the United Kingdom and after the American’s entry...
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This house was home to one of the great socialist reforming politicians and statesman of the 20th Century. Born in Somerset, Bevin moved to London to study and it...
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Burgoyne was one of the 18th Century's greatest military leaders and playwrights. He was heavily involved on attacks on the United States from Canada in the north throughout his...
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George Canning was born in 1770 and was educated at Oxford University. He quickly became one of the most influential political figures of the early 19th Century serving for...
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Born on 19th February 1900 in Asia Minor, the country now known as Turkey, George Seferis is noted for his achievement as one of the most important Greek poets of...
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This is by no shadow of a doubt the most famous bespoke tailor in the world. It has been in operation since the 18th Century, the amalgamation of two...
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Green Park is one of the smaller of the Royal London Parks covering around 40 acres. It has a long history closely associated with royalty due to its proximity...
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The Grosvenor Chapel is one of the most unusual churches in Mayfair. It looks a little out of place at the heart of London and would be far more...
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Grosvenor Square is one of the largest garden squares in Central London. Built by Sir Richard Grosvenor in the early 18th Century, the square has seen significant changes since its...
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Established in 2001, the Handel House Museum is located in the former home to the famous composer George Frideric Handel where he lived from 1723 until his death in 1759....
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Frederick Handley Page was born in 1885 and grew up in Gloucestershire. He moved to London to attend college and did so well in his engineering course that he...
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Situated to the south of Oxford Street and to the west of Regent Street, Hanover Square lies within the upmarket area of Mayfair. Throughout the year, the Square is...
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Henry Irving is without a doubt one of the most famous names ever to be associated with English theatre. His career spanned a great deal of the 19th Century...
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The great American musician Jimi Hendrix lived in the upper floors of 23 Brook Street between 1968 and 1969. The building is identified by the blue plaque that commemorates when...
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John Adams was the second President of the United States of America, and although perhaps not quite as well known as his predecessor George Washington, he was just as important,...
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There has been a Liberty store in Regent Street selling fabrics and ornaments since 1875. Nowadays they also sell fashion and furniture but their signature product is still the 'Liberty...
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Lord Broughton was an influential figure throughout the 19th Century. A well off landowner, Broughton was good friends with Lord Byron who dedicated several cantos of his poetry to...
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Lord Somerset is one of the most important and influential statesmen to have lived in the nineteenth century. His role as a politician and military man helped to form...
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The area of Mayfair is one of the most exclusive and affluent in London. Much of the wealth and fame of the area came from the famous ‘May Fair’...
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Mayfair Library is housed in a wonderfully attractive purpose built building in the heart of the affluent suburb. The Library acts a s public service to residents, workers and...
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Moor Street Gardens is a wonderful leafy park and cultured gardens set back from the busy shopping streets of Mayfair. The area is surrounded by shady buildings and is...
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These delightful gardens are considered to be one of central London’s best kept secrets. Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, visitors to the gardens will find a serene atmosphere in...
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Berkley Square is one of the most exclusive squares in London and has in the past been home to Prime Ministers, the great and the good in the capital....
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Nancy Mitford was one of the Mitford sisters, daughters of David Freeman-Mitford, the 2nd Baron of Redesdale. Nancy was a political essayist and a fascinating character in the English...
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New Bond Street is one of the most well-known and trendy places to shop in the capital. Unlike Oxford Street and Regent street which are much bigger and have...
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Park Lane is one of the most famous streets in London. It passes between Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch running up the eastern side of Hyde Park....
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Opened in June 2011 the new London Playboy Club is one of the most exclusive clubs and casinos in London. Replacing the original club, which closed in 1981, the new...
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Regent Street was originally built to enable the Prince Regent to travel between his home in St James’ to Regent’s Park. Today, it separates the upmarket area of Mayfair and...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is without a doubt one of the most famous American presidents. He was a great friend to the United Kingdom and is honoured in this fine...
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A little known shopping arcade, the Royal Arcade is small but unique. Situated on Old Bond Street leading through to Albemarle Street, this arcade houses several individual shops. Many pedestrians...
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Located in the south east area of Green Park, this beautiful tree is identifiable as it is surrounded by a low fence which serves to protect both the plaque at...
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Rufus Isaacs was the 1st Marquis of Reading and a significant legal and political figure in the mid 19th and early 20th Century in Britain. A prominent legal man...
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The Savile Club, located in the heart of Mayfair just south of Oxford Street, is housed in two typical London townhouses which have been joined together, numbers 69 and 71...
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The buildings on Savile Row were constructed in the early 1700s when the decision was taken to create the Burlington Estate which encompasses the street and surrounding area. Today, Savile...
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Shepherd Market is the site of the old meat market at the centre of the commercial section of Mayfair. The ancient street is overhung by outstanding examples of historic...
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The Wyatville family are noted for their profession as architects. Brothers, Sir Jeffry and Sir John Wyatville, were trained by their uncles, Samuel Wyatt and James Wyatt, to become prominent...
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Sir Richard Westmacott is one of the best-recognised names in the world of sculpture. Born in London, Richard Westmacott studied under his father of the same name before travelling...
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Sotheby’s is the oldest and most well known auction house in the world. This amazing institution has sold items of great value ranging from art, furniture and cars to...
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A statue to commemorate the famous U.S. president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, stands on the north side of Grosvenor Square in fashionable Mayfair. Born in 1882, Roosevelt served no less than...
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T. Goode & Son is the oldest and most well respected glassmakers shop in London. For centuries this interesting store and workshop has delivered the finest glassware to the...
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Built in 1763, this building has a colourful history, first housing in 1765 Lord Shelburne who was Foreign Secretary in the Chatham Administration and who later went on to become...
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The Nehru Centre was established in 1992. Its aim is to foster a continued and meaningful dialogue between Great Britain and India. The centre is therefore a cultural...
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The Royal Arcade is probably the most impressive of the central London shopping precincts. It was built in the mid Victorian era and features some of the most wonderfully...
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There is little question that this is one of Mayfair’s most impressive pieces of architecture. The church and reading rooms tower above the surrounding shops, bars and offices....
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The United States Embassy is housed in a strange looking building from the 1960s, but it is not the present structure that is of great interest, it is the site...
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West One Shopping Centre is built on top of Bond Street Underground Station on the corner of Oxford Street in the heart of the west end. The stylish shopping...
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