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Posts Tagged ‘mayfair’

Mansions of Mayfair

May 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment

According to E. Beresford Chancellor, if “we sought for one particular feature distinguishing London from the other capitals of Europe, apart from its immense proportions, it would probably be found in the number of its large houses–many of which are indeed private palaces.” Mayfair had not always been fashionable, and long after the areas of [...]

Tags: aristocracy, aristocratic houses, London, mayfair, political hostesses, townhouses
Posted in Architecture, London, Society | 1 Comment »

Promenades Through London: Mayfair

November 5th, 2007 | 1 Comment

The parishes of Christ Church and St George, Hanover Square, included the greatest and most characteristic part of Mayfair. Not all who lived in these parishes were rich, but the inhabitants included, together with their households, many of the wealthiest people in London. The district took its name from the fair which was held [...]

Tags: aristocrats, mayfair, Society, streets
Posted in London, Society | 1 Comment »