Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 8 - Oxford Street

One of the better known streets in London, Oxford Street, is located in the city of Westminster and is one of the centerpoints of the "West End". The original street location dates back to the Roman times as do so many in the UK.

The current name of Oxford Street was adopted in the 18th century as The Duke of Oxford had purchased much of the surrounding land.

On the present day Oxford Street you will find stores with famous household names such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Debenhams, HMV, Marks and Spencer, Disney Store, and many more. Midway down Oxford Street, close to the intersection with Regent Street, are the more "trendy" stores favored by the young and wealthy, including H&M, United Colours of Benetton, and Niketown.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 6 - Dean Street

Dean Street runs parallel with Wardour Street between Oxford Street and Shaftesbury Avenue and is another prime eating location for the young and wealthy who are fancying a slightly less opulent atmosphere for a change.

Here you will find a number of internationally themed restaurants, many of which are award holders. The restaurants include Red Fort, Chowki, Pierre Victoire, Akbar, Hamburger Union, Blues Bistro and Bar, Red Veg, Caf Med, Quo Vadis, and many more.

The visitor will also find several comedy clubs on Dean Street including The Bath House and SoHoHo. Also on Dean Street there is the popular Soho Theatre. One notable club here is the Groucho Club, frequented by several well known people.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 4 - Wardour Street

Wardour Street has existed, by one name or another, almost since the beginning of mapping in London.

The current name, as applied to the whole length of the street from Leicester Square to Oxford Street only derives from the 1900's. Previous to that only a portion of the current street was named Wardour Street.

Sir Archibald Wardour was the designer of several of the buildings on the street and it derives its name from him.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 5 - Soho Street

Only a short street between Oxford Street and Soho Square, yet a magnet for the young and wealthy for it's bars, restaurants and clubs.

On the perimeter of the Soho area, an area once known for the seedier side of life with strip clubs, brothels, clip joints and prostitution.

Now largely cleaned up as an area from it's seedy heydays in the 1960's to 1980's, the sex industry is now very limited in scope, thus allowing areas such as Soho Street to become reborn as popular and cosmopolitan destinations.

Guide to London - Shopping

London guide - Shopping

In London this is known as 'retail therapy' and is mainly a female ailment! However, London being the friendly city it is we provide plenty of outlets for sufferers. It's a great time for London vacations too.

No matter what part of town your London hotel is situated, all the major brand names, designer boutiques and unique shops will generally be within walking distance, or a few stops on the tube.

Knightsbridge and Kensington hotels are within a short walk of such legends as Harrods and Harvey Nichols to name a few.

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Guide to London - Tourist Attractions and Tours

Guide to London - Tourist Attractions and Tours

The most popular are the wax works at Madame Tussauds, this has the world's most famous celebrities, criminals, politicians and sports people, all of whom have to agree to a personal casting session.

After seeing the celebrities you should roam the Oxford Street bars, and visit attractions like the London Eye.

The London Eye is a huge ferris wheel on the south bank, it has 32 pods each carrying 25 people, and it takes 27 minutes to go full circle and show you London from a few hundred feet above the ground.

The London Dungeons are a well established exhibition of the dark side of English history, with a lot of tongue in cheek fun dished out in small shows and by the many costumed actors.

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