Denmark Street, Music street in West End, London, UK
Denmark Street runs from Charing Cross Road to St Giles High Street, lined with music shops and instrument retailers on both sides. The narrow, pedestrian-friendly street is filled with historic building frontages displaying guitars, drums, keyboards, and music equipment in shop windows.
The street was named after Prince George of Denmark in 1687 and transformed from a residential area into a music publishing and retail hub starting in 1911. This shift made it the heart of London's music industry for much of the 20th century.
The street became known as British Tin Pan Alley, drawing musicians like the Sex Pistols, Elton John, and Bernie Taupin to work and record here. Visiting artists still browse the music shops and use the studios to develop their sound.
The street is located near Tottenham Court Road station with direct access via the Central and Northern Lines of London Underground. Visit during daytime hours to see all music shops open and bustling with activity, and wear comfortable shoes as the narrow pavements attract crowds.
At number 4 stood Regent Sound Studio, where several British bands recorded their music and helped shape the development of British rock. The studio no longer operates, but the building stands as a reminder of this pivotal chapter in music history.
Location: London Borough of Camden
GPS coordinates: 51.51530,-0.12944
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:32
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