Bond Street, Commercial street in Westminster, England
Bond Street runs north to south between Oxford Street and Piccadilly, split into Old Bond Street and New Bond Street sections. Shops spread along the pavements, while art galleries and auction houses like Sotheby's stand among the boutiques.
Sir Thomas Bond transformed fields around Clarendon House into a residential district in the 17th century. Luxury shops and art dealers moved in during the 18th and 19th centuries, shaping the character of the street that remains today.
The name comes from Sir Thomas Bond, who developed the area in the 17th century. Today, flagship stores of international fashion brands line up beside jewelers displaying diamonds and precious stones in their windows.
The street is easy to explore on foot, as shops stand close together. Underground stations Green Park in the south and Bond Street in the north offer direct access.
Excavations beneath the street brought Roman artifacts to light, pointing to early settlements in this part of London. These finds show that people lived and traded here nearly 2000 years ago.
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