Why London?
London, the Square Mile
The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is the financial district of London. It is the ancient core from which the rest of London developed. It has been a centre for settlement, trade, commerce and ceremony since the Roman period, producing a unique historic environment of exceptional richness and significance.
One of the reasons the Square Mile is unique, is the number of people who live, work and visit. In just 1.12 square miles, the City of London counts 8,600 residents, 614,500 workers and millions of domestic and international visitors. The City of London boundaries(external link) stretch from Temple to the Tower of London, on the River Thames including, from west to east Chancery Lane and Liverpool Street.
Shopping spots
My favorite shopping spots in London
Harrods
Harrods is a British luxury department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. It is owned by Harrods Ltd, a company currently owned by the state of Qatar via its sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.
Address:
87-135 Brompton Rd
What I like about it
Harrods' stunning architecture and historic facade. The ground floor always delights me with an exquisite array of pastries.
Piccadilly Arcade
Piccadilly Arcade runs between Piccadilly and Jermyn Street in central London. It was opened in 1909, having been designed by Thrale Jell, and is a Grade II listed building. The arcade is composed of twenty-eight shops on the ground floor.
Address:
Piccadilly Arcade
What I like about it
I like it's breautiful early 20th-century architure and various boutiques.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West End of London, running from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus, with Soho and Mayfair to its immediate south.
Coordinates:
51.51528°N 0.14194°W
What I like about it
I like that it's bustling shopping hub with an extensive array of retail stores, from high-street brands to flagship department stores.