Shopping review: Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y
Map to Jermyn Street
Review by: Alexa Williamson
Rating: **** (out of 5)
For those who love the quaint things in and about London, then look no further. Jermyn Street is an adorable street with many hat, travel and clothes shops. This is a street of panama hats, antiques, art, travel accessories and unique clothing. You can also find old-fashioned apothecaries and barbers, shoe shops and books. It is also right behind Fortnum and Mason and some interesting, dark books shops (which makes it feel like you are stepping out of one of the Harry Potter films). Jermyn Street is in between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tubes and backs on to some interesting green squares. It is a lovely, quiet place right in the heart of an over-developed centre. Have fun and enjoy the age and character (before it possibly, also, gets modernised).
Interesting information about the history of the area and its current services and shops, from JermynStreet.net:
“Historically, from 1664, Jermyn Streetʼs shops outfitted the aristocracy at The Court of St Jamesʼs with bespoke shirt makers; tailors; boot makers; hatters: everything for the elegant gentleman. That tradition continues today with Jermyn Street known throughout the world for its shirt makers offering a wide range to suit every age and taste. Now ladies can also find exquisite clothing in many shops and, of course, there are numerous other shops punctuating the street selling jewellery; cigars; fine wine and food, especially cheese; perfume; fine art; objets dʼart and tapestries. As well as outfitters, hatters and boot makers: in fact everything one would expect of the street synonymous with British style, luxury and service.”
Further information:
Jerymn Street (Jermyn Street.net)
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