Burlington Arcade, Shopping arcade in Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Burlington Arcade extends 196 yards through central London, featuring a covered walkway lined with luxury retail shops between Piccadilly and Burlington Gardens.
The Earl of Burlington commissioned the construction of this retail space in 1818 to prevent people from throwing waste over his garden wall at Burlington House.
The arcade maintains order through traditionally uniformed Beadles who patrol the halls wearing top hats and frock coats, enforcing rules against running and whistling.
The retail destination houses 40 specialized stores offering luxury goods, including watch dealers, jewelry shops, fashion boutiques, and prestigious food establishments.
In 1964, thieves drove a Jaguar Mark X through the arcade entrance and conducted a £35,000 jewelry heist, leading to the installation of security gates.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: March 20, 1819
Architects: Samuel Ware, Arthur Beresford Pite
Official opening: March 20, 1819
Architectural style: Georgian architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Website: https://burlingtonarcade.com
GPS coordinates: 51.50914,-0.14031
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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