Piccadilly Arcade, Grade II listed shopping arcade in Westminster, England
Piccadilly Arcade is a covered shopping passage connecting Piccadilly with Jermyn Street and housing roughly 28 retail units under its glass roof. The glass-covered structure keeps the interior walkway bright and sheltered, while the tight arrangement of shops creates an intimate retail experience along the passage.
Built in 1909 by architect Thrale Jell, the passage exemplified the advanced gallery design of its era. The structure sustained major damage from bombing in 1941 during World War II but was later restored to function again.
The name references the nearby Piccadilly, a historic London location known for upscale commerce and social life since the 1600s. Today, the walkway serves both locals and tourists who move through its shops, maintaining the area's reputation as a center for refined shopping and fashion.
The passage is easily accessible and located close to Green Park and Piccadilly Circus Underground stations. The covered walkway is comfortable to navigate in any weather and provides a sheltered route between the two connecting streets.
The upper floor offices were converted into the Felix Hotel in 1915, an early example of a retail space shifting its purpose. This layered history shows how adaptable commercial buildings had to be as London expanded and changed.
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