Berwick Street, Soho

Berwick Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster, running between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street at the south. It was built towards the end of the 17th century; several early 18th century buildings have survived. A market was established on the street in the 19th century.

History

Berwick Street was built between 1687 and 1703, and is believed to be named after James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick. Several buildings constructed in the 1730s are still standing, such as the Green Man public house at No. 57, which was built in 1738.[1] The market was established in the 18th century when traders started selling goods on the street in an ad-hoc manner, though it was not officially recognized until 1892, making it one of the oldest markets in London.[1][2][3]

A non-conforming church in Berwick Street was opened in 1689. A new church designed by Edward Blore and dedicated to St Luke, was consecrated on 23 July 1839.[4]

A major cholera outbreak was centred around Berwick Street in 1854.[1]

Kemp House is at No. 90. It was constructed between 1959-61 by L. C. Hollbrook.[1]

Market

There is a small outdoor general retail market on Berwick Street,[5] selling fruit and vegetables, hot food, fish, clothing, accessories, household goods, luggage, jewelry and general goods.[6] It is open Monday to Saturday from 8 am until 6 pm.[7]

Cultural references

The cover photograph of Oasis' second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was taken at Berwick Street.[8]

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 3 4 Weinreb et al. 2008, p. 63.
  2. ↑ "Microsoft Word – Berwick_Street_Planning_Brief_Adopted_March_2007.doc" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "Markets available | Westminster City Council". www.westminster.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  4. ↑ 'Broadwick and Peter Street Area', in Survey of London: Volumes 31 and 32, St James Westminster, Part 2, ed. F H W Sheppard (London, 1963), pp. 219–229 British History Online. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Berwick Street Market". National Market Traders Federation. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  6. ↑ "3 interesting facts about Berwick Street market". W. Sitch & Co. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Berwick Street Market Soho/West End London United Kingdom Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ "Delve into the Oasis artwork for (What's The Story) Morning Glory?". Radio X. Retrieved 24 November 2023.

Sources

Media related to Berwick Street at Wikimedia Commons

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