Piccadilly, In Three Centuries

Piccadilly, In Three Centuries: With Some Account Of Berkeley Square And The Haymarket is a book written by Arthur Irwin Dasent and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Piccadilly, a famous street in London, over a period of three centuries. The author also includes information about two other important locations in London, Berkeley Square and the Haymarket. The book covers the social, cultural, and economic changes that have taken place in Piccadilly over the years, including the development of the area as a fashionable and desirable location for wealthy residents. The author also explores the various notable buildings and landmarks that line the street, such as the Royal Academy of Arts, the Burlington Arcade, and the Ritz Hotel.In addition to its historical and architectural focus, Piccadilly, In Three Centuries also includes anecdotes and stories about the famous and infamous people who have lived, worked, or visited the area. This includes figures such as Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde, and Winston Churchill.Overall, this book offers a fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of one of London's most iconic streets, as well as the wider social and cultural context of the city over the past three centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.