Swiss Centre, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Swiss Centre |
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The Swiss Centre in 2003
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| General information | |
| Location | north-west corner of Leicester Square, London |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Demolished | 2007 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | David du Roi Aberdeen |
| Main contractor | John Laing & Son |
The Swiss Centre was a popular tourist attraction on the north-west corner of Leicester Square, London which featured a tourist office, a chocolate and souvenir shop, cafe and several Swiss themed restaurants which were located in the basement.
It was designed by David Aberdeen and built by John Laing & Son between 1961 and 1966. It was demolished in 2007.
Since 2011, the site has been occupied by M&M's World.
In November 2011, the glockenspiel, redesigned and restored by the clockmakers Smith of Derby was returned to Swiss Court, very close its original location.
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