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Revision as of 14:51, 8 November 2010
Shepherd Market is a small square in the Mayfair area of central London, England. It is located between Piccadilly and Curzon Street and has a village-like atmosphere.
History
The name Mayfair was itself derived from the 15-day fair that took place on the site that is now Shepherd Market. The fair was banned in 1708 due to disturbances. Subsequently, the local architect and developer, Edward Shepherd, was commissioned to develop the site during 1735–46. The development included paved alleys, a duck pond, a two-storey market, and a theatre — hence the name "Shepherd Market".
During the 1920s, Shepherd Market became a fashionable address. The writer Michael Arlen rented rooms opposite The Grapes public house and used Shepherd Market as the setting for his 1924 novel 'The Green Hat'. The book become a hit Broadway play and a film starring Greta Garbo.
After the First World War until the 1980s Shepherd Market had a reputation as a venue for street prostitution, though of a more upmarket variety than nearby Soho. The prostitute women of Shepherd Market were the subject of a Playboy magazine article in the January 1957 issue.
More recently in 1986, Shepherd Market was where the author and politician Jeffrey Archer met the prostitute Monica Coghlan, which resulted in a scandal and court case.
Today
Nowadays, Shepherd Market is better known for its chic boutiques, intimate little restaurants and impressive Victorian pubs. This quaint pedestrianised area offers a variety of interesting places to shop and eat. Many exclusive shops have set up here offering some of the very best in traditional British craftsmanship - including fine jewellery, art, polo attire, bespoke luggage and hunting/fishing equipment.
The nearest underground station is Green Park.
See also
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