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Top 10 Amazing Facts about West End District, London

The West End of London is a commercial and entertainment district in central London, situated in the north of the River Thames.

While the city center of London is the main business and financial hub in London, the West End is the fashion and entertainment Centre of the city.

The west end is popular with shoppers, show-goers, and culture enthusiasts. It is also one of the most expensive locations to rent a commercial or office space in the city of London.

Here are the top ten amazing facts about West End District, London;

1. Mayfair in West End District is Home to the Rich

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Mayfair is an affluent area in the West End of London towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, in Westminster. The area also has the largest concentration of luxury hotels and restaurants in the City.

Mayfair got its name in 1686 when King James II granted royal permission for a fair to be held on the site of what is now Shepherds Market in the first two weeks of May.

The area enjoys high-class social amenities and is popular with those in the upper echelons of society.

There is enough to do in this part of central London to fill a few weeks. From the Royal Academy of Arts to the high-end boutiques and fine dining scene, Mayfair has a lot to offer

2. Harley Street in West End District is Home to the Doctors

Harley Street in West end London has been the center for medical excellence since the 19^th century. Situated in the City of Westminster, the street is famous for hosting a large number of medical specialists and practitioners.

The Street was established by Edward Harley, who married a wealthy heiress and planned to turn the Marylebone area into elegant buildings and beautiful streets.

Doctors were attracted to the area by the development of cheap housing and central proximity to the network of important railway stations.

Today Harley street is home to thousands of medical specialists, they include urologists, cardiologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and herbalists.

Harley Street remains one of the most visited areas by patients from around the world seeking medical attention.

3. Piccadilly in West End District was   Portugal Street

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Piccadilly is a road in the City of Westminster, London, south of Mayfair, between Hyde Park Corner in the west and Piccadilly Circus in the east.

The street was named Portugal Street in 1663 after Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II.

Catherine of Braganza was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland during her marriage to King Charles II, which lasted from 21 May 1662 to 6 February 1685.

The name ‘Piccadilly‘came from a seventeenth-century frilled collar named a piccadil. Roger Baker, a tailor who became rich making piccadils lived in the area

Piccadilly street is an ideal destination for anyone hoping to visit Chinatown or Oxford Street’s shopping area.  Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament are both within walking distance as well.

4. Men who Love Suits Would Love to Visit Savile Row in West End District

Savile Row is a typical central London street of fairly modest 18th and 19th-century brick townhouses mixed with 20th-century modern developments. 

5. Seven Dials in West End District was Home of the Poor

Seven Dials is a village and neighborhood in the St Giles district of the London Borough of Camden, within the greater Covent Garden area in the West End of London.

For over a century the area remained poor and Irish laborers moved there in search of cheap accommodation. Six to Seven people would live together and share a single room.

This changed in the late 19^th century when a continuous influx of residents precipitated the development of seven dials and the surrounding area.

The area changed into what it is today, a commercial center that attracts a lot of shoppers and tourists from all over the world.

6. West End District is home to the old Palace of Westminster  

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The old Palace of Westminster was the main royal residence in London, it was also the home of the law courts and the site of various government departments.

The old palace of Westminster is located on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.

On 16 October 1834, the palace was largely destroyed by fire. The blaze was caused by the burning of small wooden tally sticks which had been used as part of the accounting procedures of the Exchequer until 1826.

In 1836 the plan to restore the Palace started. The Palace is now a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.

7. West End District is home to Admiral Horatio Monument

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Standing on the top of Portsdown Hill, in Monument Lane, is a simple monument dedicated to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, the most famous Britain naval leader. 

During his time as a naval military commander, his inspirational leadership and unconventional tactics brought about several decisive British naval victories.

There is a tradition of laying flowers at the Nelson statue on the anniversary of his death, it is also used as a marker point by ships sailing in Portsmouth Harbour.

8. West End District is Home to the National Portrait Gallery

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The National Portrait Gallery is a museum in London that houses the national collection of portraits of British men and women.

 National Portrait  Gallery was opened in 1856, It is situated adjacent to the north of Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. The gallery was moved to the current location with assistance from William Henry Alexander.

The Gallery houses paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, and caricatures of the most famous Britain men and women. Portraits of  Queen Victoria, Sir Winston Churchill, and  William Shakesphere are on display.

9. China Town in The West End

Chinatown has been a part of West End London since the 1950s when a small number of Chinese restaurants were opened by  Asian immigrants.

 China town London is situated on the northern border of Leicester Square in the West End. Shaftesbury Avenue runs just north of the neighborhood. 

The area looks unchanged over the years. It is quite a small area that consists entirely of Chinese restaurants, cafes, and food shops.

Today China town has more than 80 Chinese restaurants, it is a place worth a visit.

10. Coronavirus affected Tourism in the West End District

Like many other places around the world west end is heavily affected by the outbreak of covid 19. The absence of foreign visitors is felt most strongly in the west end of London.

 The economy of West End is based on consumers,  and for that reason, it is facing a deeper and more protracted crisis than other parts of the capital.

Despite these challenges, the elegance in the West End attracts millions of visitors each year