Royal Arcade, London facts for kids
The Royal Arcade, in the upscale shopping district of Mayfair, London is an historic Victorian era shopping arcade that runs from 12 Albemarle Street to 28 Old Bond Street. Completed in 1880, it was designed by architects Archer & Green and is Grade II listed.
History
The arcade was constructed in 1879 and connects Old Bond Street with Albemarle Street. It has a saddled glass roof.
It was originally simply called "The Arcade", but since the shirtmaker H. W. Brettell was patronised by Queen Victoria, it was renamed as the "Royal Arcade". Number 12 now houses the luxury perfume house Ormonde Jayne. The arcade also houses Charbonnel et Walker, a long-time royal warrant holder and one of the original arcade tenants.
The royal florist Edward Goodyear used to be located there but was bombed out during World War II and had to relocate.
Parts of Agatha Christie's Poirot episode The Theft of the Royal Ruby were filmed there. The Arcade also appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The Parent Trap.
Images for kids
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Royal Arcade during night
