11: Burlington Arcade on Piccadilly

The best of several covered arcades nearby, this is the 19th century equivalent of the modern-day shopping mall, with a glass roof to keep out the weather and about 40 shop units either side of the walkway. The shops are tiny and most specialize in clothing accessories, jewellery or antiques. Security in the arcade is managed by 'beadeles' who may be seen wearing the traditional uniform of frockcoat and top hat.

Click below to see more sights from the bus tour Chelsea Houseboats Bluebird Garage The Pheasantry | Peter Jones | Sloane Street | Knightsbridge | Apsley House | Hard Rock Cafe | Atheneum Hotel | Bond Street | Burlington Arcade | Royal Academy | Piccadilly Circus | Theatres | Centre Point | James Smith | British Museum | Dickens House | Mount Pleasant | Banksy | Sadlers Wells | Angel | Camden Passage | 108 | Exmouth Market | Hatton Garden | Tram Underpass | Ethical Society | Odeon Cinema | Chinatown | Waterstones | Fortnum and Mason | Ritz Hotel | Green Park | Wellington Arch | Harvey Nichols | Royal Court | Saatchi Gallery | King's Road | Albert Bridge

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