Mayfair
It was the first of May on Sunday, and I thought it would be good to talk to you about Mayfair, whose origins are the ancient May Fairs. However, my favorite modernday Samuel Pepys got there before me - as usual. I'll leave you to read his excellent piece if you would like some well researched background.
I will instead take you into Mayfair, into Shepherd Market, into a maze of little streets of what used to be a den of iniquity. If you are in the area, make the effort to come; these streets are hidden from all sides. Its racy past is now long gone, however I still managed to find you a little blonde girl, a nude and a secret society.
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post a commentYour links at the end of this post give me the dreaded 404.
Love your blog, by the way. Been reading / viewing for a few months now (from Portland, Oregon, USA). Will be visiting the UK in just about 2 weeks (though not London, unfortunately, been once before in 2001). Will instead be visiting Cornwall, then up to Scotland, and then passing through to Brighton for a couple nights.
Your blog makes me wish I had time in my holiday to visit London for a week (or three). :)
Ryan - Links fixed - Thanks for the kind words, don't forget that Brighton, Edinburgh and Newcastle are other UK sites with daily photo blogs.
Thanks so much for the links for the other daily photo blogs. Can't wait for my trip! :)
a real hidden gem..charming place !
Ham! That is my favourite section of Mayfair and "Ye Grapes" is my favourite pub in Mayfair. I love how with the exception of a few short seats, you have to stand at the window to enjoy your pint. You'd think how often I comment on the pubs in your shots that all I ever did when I was in London was drink a pint. Awesome post as usual.
such beautiful place and very British as well...
Great pic! Dry, very dry sense of humour. Love both! As you said, "Its racy past is now long gone ...".
Love the Grapes. You should try the Polish Mexican restaurant with the French name - L'Autre - also in Shepherd's Market. Peculiar mix I admit but great all the same.
Breadchick - I should imagine a sourdough starter made inside the Grapes would be awesome! The amount of beer soaked into the floor doesn't bear thinking about.
Ems - don't often eat up this way, but I'll remember that, thanks!
So clever, as you anticipated the blonde, nude and secret society was not what I imagined.
Been looking for this secret society for some time now...
Cool shot of such a beautiful "piece" of good old London! Enjoy visiting your blog!