Burlington Estate

Burlington Estate

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The Burlington Estate is an area in Mayfair to the north of Piccadilly in the West End of London, England [ [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=41493 Cork Street and Savile Row Area Burlington Estate Lease Tables] , "Survey of London", volumes 31 and 32: St James Westminster, Part 2, pp. 546–65, 1963. " [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ British History Online] ", English Heritage.] . It was developed in the 18th century. The estate was owned by the Earls of Burlington, in particular Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington. Burlington House (which now houses the Royal Academy), on the major thoroughfare of Piccadilly, was originally the main house on the estate.

Streets developed in the estate include Cork Street, now a centre for art galleries, and Saville Row, renowned for traditional (especially bespoke) gentleman's tailoring. The area has been known for its tailors since being developed. Beau Brummell (1778–1840), who introduced the flamboyant form of gentleman's fashion in Regency London that became known as dandyism, patronised tailors in the area.

See also

* Burlington Arcade

References


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