Guide to... Royal Arcade
The Arcade was constructed in 1879 and connects Old Bond Street with Albemarle Street in the heart of London’s most exclusive shopping district, Mayfair . It is the city’s oldest purpose-built shopping arcade.
Development of an arcade in the area was originally proposed in 1864 as a longer link between Old Bond Street and Regent Street, but was rejected due to the scale of proposed demolition and restriction of access to existing properties. A subsequent redesigned proposal was submitted to its current layout, with The Arcade as it appears today opening in 1879 and replacing the Clarendon Hotel, which had been demolished in 1870.
With its saddled glass roof, richly decorated stucco arches, curved glass window bays and elegant Ionic columns, it was the epitome of Victorian design. The arcade has changed little in the intervening 136 years and retains all its original features. As such, it is a rare opportunity to experience a genuine Victorian arcade is it was intended.
The arcade is hugely popular with shoppers throughout the year, but especially so at Christmas when its impressive architecture makes for a stunning setting for its Christmas decorations. With a new scheme installed for 2015, the arcade really is a magical place to visit, as shown in the gallery below:
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George Cleverley
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Paul Smith (Royal Arcade)
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Simon Griffin Antiques Limited
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The Watch Club
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DKNY (Old Bond Street)
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Moncler (Old Bond Street)
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Tiffany (Old Bond Street)
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Goat Tavern
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Saint Laurent (Old Bond Street)
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Tiffany & Co. (Old Bond Street)
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Christopher Kane Pop-up
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Mackintosh & Globe-Trotter
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Cashmirino
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Paul Smith Furniture Shop
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The King's Head
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Richard Ogden
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Vintage Rolex
The Vintage Watch Company was established in 1995 dedicated to showcasing Vintage Rolex wristwatches from c1910-...Read more
Sterling Diamond
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Manolo Blahnik
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Bottega Veneta (Old Bond Street)
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Classic Cufflinks (at Michael Roses)
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Gucci (Old Bond Street)
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K Mikimoto & Co Ltd
Since 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world’s first cultured pearl, Mikimoto has been dedicated to...Read more
Armour Winston Limited
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Berk Cashmere
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