The Burlington
Arcade is an elegant, fully covered shopping arcade in London that runs
behind Bond Street from Piccadilly through to Burlington Gardens.
Samuel Ware, a distinguished architect of Lord George
Cavendish designed Burlington Arcade in 1819 and with this top-lit
walkway containing seventy two, two-storey shop units, the very first shopping gallery, the precursor of a modern shopping centre
was born.
It is still patrolled by traditionally
uniformed beadles who to this day sport top hats and frockcoats. The original
beadles were chosen from Lord George Cavendish's regiment.
Today, this upmarket shopping emporium hosts a well-known
brands like Lulu Guinness.....
…….Linley – a maker of the finest bespoke furniture,
interiors, and luxury gifts – as well as clothing, footwear, accessory shops, antique
silver dealers and jewellers.
You can still find Hancocks here. It was this highly
respected jeweller who in 1856, during Crimean War, designed a new award –
Victoria Cross. Since the inception of the award, Hancocks have produced all of
them – totalling 1350.
At the end of last year, Chanel opened a fragrance boutique
here.
It sells all the newest and rarest scents, including a full range of the iconic Chanel Chance products. I am
wearing a dress from Marks & Spencer.
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