Simpsons of Piccadilly

Simpsons of Piccadilly was a large retail store situated at 203–206 Piccadilly in central London, England. It was created by Alexander Simpson and the architect Joseph Emberton.

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Opening hours:
Monday—Saturday: 9:00 AM—9:00 PM
Sunday: noon—6:00 PM
Type: Bookstore
Description: retail store in central London
Also known as: “Waterstones”
Address: 203-206 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HD

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Leicester Square and Royal Academy of Arts.

Leicester Square

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The area around Leicester Square, often called the West End, is the entertainment heart of London. The area also includes Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Royal Academy of Arts is situated 870 feet west of Simpsons of Piccadilly.

National Gallery

Art gallery

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The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London, England. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of more than 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. National Gallery is situated 1,600 feet east of Simpsons of Piccadilly.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St James’s and Chinatown.

St James’s

Neighborhood

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St James's is a district of Westminster, and a central district in the City of Westminster, London, forming part of the West End. The area was once part of the northwestern gardens and parks of St.

Chinatown

Suburb

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Chinatown is an ethnic enclave in the City of Westminster, London, bordering Soho to its north and west and Theatreland to the south and east. The enclave currently occupies the area in and around Gerrard Street.