Mayfair, Residential area in West End, London, England
Mayfair is a residential area in London's West End, stretching between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane. The district combines Georgian and Victorian architecture with modern structures now housing galleries, shops and restaurants.
The name comes from a fair held here every May from 1686 until 1764. The Grosvenor family began developing the area into an upscale residential quarter in the early 18th century.
The grand 18th-century townhouses surround tree-lined squares such as Grosvenor Square and Berkeley Square, now occupied by embassies and private members' clubs. Savile Row continues to draw visitors to its traditional tailoring houses, where suits have been hand-sewn for generations.
Underground stations such as Green Park and Bond Street offer access to several lines, making arrival from different parts of London straightforward. The side streets are often narrower and quieter than the main roads, making walking around more comfortable.
The oldest plane tree in London stands in Berkeley Square, planted around 1789 and still growing today. Mount Street is home to the Farm Street Church, a Catholic church in neo-Gothic style whose interior is often described as one of the finest in London.
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