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Mayfair: Walking Tour of London鈥檚 Posh Neighborhood

Mayfair: Walking Tour of London鈥檚 Posh Neighborhood, London, England

Mayfair is an聽exclusive London neighborhood聽named after its old-time 鈥淢ay Fair.鈥� In 1686, King James II granted permission for this two-week fair; it was held at Shepherd Market (a small precinct in Mayfair). Crowds flocked to this rural area between the 17th and 18th centuries for this May annual fair. They came for drinking, eating, and entertainment, including bare-knuckle fighting, women鈥檚 foot racing, and puppet shows. The authorities banned it in 1764 because it was too raucous.

Today, Mayfair is one of the most expensive London neighborhoods. Its luxury accommodations have been home to Clive of India, Disraeli, Handel, Florence Nightingale, Jimi Hendrix, Dodi Fayed, and Earl Mountbatten.

鈥淭his Monopoly board icon is filled with lavish boutiques, upscale eateries and top-notch hotels.鈥濃�擵isit London

But you don鈥檛 have to live in Mayfair to enjoy its charms. For the price of a subway ticket, you can spend a day getting to know London鈥檚 aristocratic neighborhood.聽Be sure to wear good walking shoes. This Mayfair walking tour will wear you out! (Mayfair reminds me of other historic neighborhoods I have toured, such as聽Dublin,聽Hay-on-Wye, and聽Montmartre.) I promise you a delicious bowl of homemade pasta at the end of your adventure. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Mayfair: Walking Tour of London鈥檚 Posh Neighborhood
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Teresa Markle
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Shepherd Market
  • Berkeley Square
  • Grosvenor Square
  • Blue Plaques
  • Goyard
  • Royal Academy of Arts
  • The Arts Club
  • Mercato Mayfair

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