Art Deco in the West End Tour

From towering cinemas and garages to iconic flagship stores, Art Deco in the West End explores the rich architectural history of the area around Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and (and parts of) Soho under the prism of 1920s and 1930s leisure and entertainment.

2015-10-26 13.11.12Featuring an eclectic mix of austere and glamourous building, the West End’s opulent Art Deco heritage charts the birth of the automobile industry, the stratospheric rise of Hollywood as well as the development of modern(ist) retail spaces. From ‘ocean liner’ curves to sharp angles, this tour is a must for all fans of Jazz Age architecture and also includes a short visit inside one of London’s most secret Deco interiors.

From busy squares to little alleyways, our route throughout the West End will not only take us back in time but also allow us to explore a ‘newly-discovered’ urban village filled with chic boutiques where you will hear tales about a Victorian celebrity chef and the Windmill ‘We Never Closed’ theatre as well as the glamourous Windmill Girls.