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Piccadilly Collection (#22)

"Piccadilly: A Timeless Tapestry of London's Charm" Step into the enchanting world by Night, where the vibrant energy of London comes alive

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Summer holiday fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly

Summer holiday fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly
Advertisement for mens beachwear from Simpson of Piccadilly, showing four men wearing brightly coloured beach sets. Date: 1961

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Daks menswear advertisement, 1965

Daks menswear advertisement, 1965
Stylish advertisement for a Daks summer suit in pure wool worsted available from Simpson of Piccadilly. Date: 1965

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: A scene from the Piccadilly Revels cabaret show, London (192

A scene from the Piccadilly Revels cabaret show, London (192
A scene from the Piccadilly Revels, the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London (1927) Date: 1927

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: The extraordinary cabaret act of Hank the Mule, London (1927

The extraordinary cabaret act of Hank the Mule, London (1927
The extraordinary cabaret act of Hank the Mule (1927) at the Piccadilly Revels 1926, the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel Date: 1927

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: The dancing act of Fowler and Tamara in the Piccadilly Revel

The dancing act of Fowler and Tamara in the Piccadilly Revel
The American dancing act of Fowler and Tamara in the Piccadilly Revels (1927), the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1927

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: The girls in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1927)

The girls in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1927)
The girls in the Piccadilly Revels (1927) - the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1926

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Doris Bransgrove in the Piccadilly Hotel Cabaret (1926)

Doris Bransgrove in the Piccadilly Hotel Cabaret (1926)
Doris Bransgrove in the Piccadilly Revels - the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1926

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Gypsy Rhoumage in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1926)

Gypsy Rhoumage in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1926)
Gypsy Rhoumage in the Piccadilly Revels- the Piccadilly Hotel Cabaret, London (1926) Date: 1926

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Baliol and Merton in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1928)

Baliol and Merton in the Piccadilly Revels, London (1928)
Baliol and Merton in the Piccadilly Revels (1928) - the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1928

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly Circus - midnight by Tom Browne

Piccadilly Circus - midnight by Tom Browne
Piccadilly Circus pictured at midnight during the Edwardian era by the artist Tom Browne with all human life converging on the junction with the statue of Eros rising above in the background

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Dover Street, Piccadilly, London

Dover Street, Piccadilly, London
View of Dover Street, Piccadilly, London, including Dover Street tube station (right) which was later renamed Green Park. circa 1920

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Outside the Ritz, 1920 by Cecil King

Outside the Ritz, 1920 by Cecil King
Looking Eastwards in Piccadilly - an evening scene by Green Park by Cecil King. The Ritz Hotel can be seen on the right, the Berkeley Hotel on the left

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, Piccadilly, London

Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, Piccadilly, London, County of London, England. London Underground - Great Northern Piccadilly & Brompton Electric Railway Date: 1910s

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Dancing-time at the Piccadilly Hotel

Dancing-time at the Piccadilly Hotel
In the grill-room at the Piccadilly Hotel, where patrons could dance in ordinary dress (i.e. not black tie) showing a lavish cabaret show taking place in the background

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Miss Dora Dubey

Miss Dora Dubey, one of the company appearing in Dollys Revels at the Piccadilly Hotel in London in 1924. The Bystander comments that she is

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Diamond Jubilee - Duchess of York passing down Piccadilly

Diamond Jubilee - Duchess of York passing down Piccadilly
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of a horse drawn carriage carrying the Duchess of York, Princess Mary of Teck through large crowds down Piccadilly

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Diamond Jubilee - Duchess of Teck passing down Piccadilly

Diamond Jubilee - Duchess of Teck passing down Piccadilly
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of a horse drawn carriage carrying the Duchess of Teck, Princess Mary of Cambridge through large crowds down Piccadilly

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Diamond Jubilee - Chinese Ambassador and Papal Envoy

Diamond Jubilee - Chinese Ambassador and Papal Envoy
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of a horse drawn carriage carrying the Chinese Ambassador and Papal Envoy down Piccadilly. Slide number 12 of Box 259 Date: 1897

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Royal Children

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Royal Children
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of a horse drawn carriage carrying the royal children through large crowds down Piccadilly. Slide number 10 of Box 259 Date: 1897

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly Circus just before Theatre-time on a June evening

Piccadilly Circus just before Theatre-time on a June evening
Cars, taxis and horse-drawn cabs jostle for position around Eros in Piccadilly Circus as society leaves restaurants and make their way to Londons West End theatres

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Silhouette artist about town - Burlington Arcade

Silhouette artist about town - Burlington Arcade
The Burlington Arcade in Piccadilly depicted in silhouette with a number of dandyish young men, popularly known as knuts parading along or pausing to look in the arcades shop windows. Date: 1914

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Vesta Tilley as Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny

Vesta Tilley as Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny
Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Quadrille at Devonshire House, 18th century

Quadrille at Devonshire House, 18th century
Dancing the Quadrille at Devonshire House on Piccadilly, London; a very grand gathering. Date: 18th Century

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Unappetising Moments, WW1

Unappetising Moments, WW1
Unappetising - Moments when the Savoy, the Alhambra and the Piccadilly Grill seem very far away (the offensive starts in half an hour). Bystander, Fragments from France - No. 4, Page 22

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Eros in Piccadilly Circus with flags on his head, WW1

Eros in Piccadilly Circus with flags on his head, WW1
The head of the Piccadilly Circus statue, Eros, decorated with the Union Jack and Tricouleur flags in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Wings of Piccadilly advertisement

Wings of Piccadilly advertisement
Advertisement for Thomas Wing of Piccadilly, hosiers and catering to gentlemen since 17777. Advert features a likeness of the famous dandy, Beau Brummell to underline their exacting style. Date: 1927

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly Circus in London, with the Shaftesbury Memorial

Piccadilly Circus in London, with the Shaftesbury Memorial (Eros statue)

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning

What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning
A typical early morning scene in Piccadilly Circus, showing a a smart gentleman in a hansom, heading westward towards Piccadilly, perhaps from a club (the caption suggests the Garrick)

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: View of the traffic in Piccadilly Circus in 1905

View of the traffic in Piccadilly Circus in 1905, London. Date: C. 1905

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly from Coventry Street

Piccadilly from Coventry Street
Piccadilly, fashionable thoroughfare of Londons West End, the view showing it heading west from Coventry Street. Date: 1828

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly 1888

Piccadilly 1888
Cabs and carriages crowd the street between the posh houses and Green Park. Date: 1888

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly 1895

Piccadilly 1895
Cabs travelling westwards on Piccadilly, with Green Park on the left and Hyde Park Corner ahead. Date: 1895

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly Circus 1896

Piccadilly Circus 1896
The Piccadilly Restaurant on the left, beyond the statue of Eros. Date: 1896

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: PICCADILLY

PICCADILLY
Looking west, with Hatchetts immediately on the left. Date: circa 1900

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: London Piccadilly

London Piccadilly
Looking eastwards from Piccadilly at Green Park Station - the Ritz on the right. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Programme cover for Playtime at the Piccadilly

Programme cover for Playtime at the Piccadilly cabaret at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1931

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Programme cover for Dollys Revels cabaret

Programme cover for Dollys Revels cabaret
Programme cover for the first edition of Dollys Revels, Edward Dollys cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, Spring 1924. Artwork by Dolly Tree. Date: 1924

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Burlington Arcade

Burlington Arcade
The entrance from Piccadilly Date: 1895

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: London by Bus

London by Bus
Piccadilly Circus, central London, viewed from the top deck of a Routemaster bus. Date: 1960s

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Design Chimneypiece Melbourne House now Albany

Design Chimneypiece Melbourne House now Albany
Artokoloro

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Duke Queensbury House Piccadilly 19th century

Duke Queensbury House Piccadilly 19th century
Artokoloro

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: bank, belmont, theater, entertainment, stage, be visible, be seen, be in view, be obvious

bank, belmont, theater, entertainment, stage, be visible, be seen, be in view, be obvious
Cleaning For Fuel In London; When The Cats Away; R. Barnes, the mens dinner hour is the childrens opportunity, and when the watchmans back is turned they contrive to do a little mining on their own

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Piccadilly, London, Uk

Piccadilly, London, Uk
Piccadilly, London, UK

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Source Size = 3771 x 2379

Source Size = 3771 x 2379
Indian Tableaux at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, in Aid of the Medical Missions to the Women of India. the Tableaux Illustrated the Life of an Indian Woman, with Scenes from the Story of Savitri

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Source Size = 3756 x 2512

Source Size = 3756 x 2512
Indian Tableaux at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, in Aid of the Medical Missions to the Women of India. the Tableaux Illustrated the Life of an Indian Woman, with Scenes from the Story of Savitri

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Source Size = 3742 x 1650

Source Size = 3742 x 1650
Public Meeting at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, to Protest against the Egyptian Policy of the Government

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Source Size = 2503 x 1987

Source Size = 2503 x 1987
Iowa Indians, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly

Background imagePiccadilly Collection: Source Size = 5724 x 3947

Source Size = 5724 x 3947
Piccadilly Circus on the Morning of the Derby Day, London, Uk, 1866




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"Piccadilly: A Timeless Tapestry of London's Charm" Step into the enchanting world by Night, where the vibrant energy of London comes alive. From the iconic Fortnum & Mason to the whimsical artwork of "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas" by Matania, this bustling district never fails to captivate. The elegant Piccadilly Plaza Hotel stands tall amidst a sea of history and culture. As you explore its streets, discover a map revealing the hidden gems - Ladies and Gentlemen's Clubs that have shaped London's social scene for centuries. Transport yourself back in time to 1956 at Piccadilly Circus, where dazzling neon lights illuminate the night sky. The allure continues with Vesta Tilley gracing the stage at Piccadilly Theatre while echoes of laughter resonate from Wodehouse's timeless tales featuring Jeeves and Wooster. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you stroll through Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s; witness its transformation over decades without losing an ounce of its charm. And just around the corner lies Ritz Hotel London – an epitome of luxury and refinement since time immemorial. But it is when darkness falls that Piccadilly truly shines. Behold the mesmerizing glow emanating from every corner as neon lights dance their nocturnal symphony at Piccadilly Circus – a sight that etches itself into your memory forever. Piccadilly: Where past meets present seamlessly; a tapestry woven with stories untold yet waiting to be discovered. Lose yourself in its allure and let this iconic district leave an indelible mark on your heart as you unravel its secrets one step at a time.