Piccadilly Arcade was opened in 1909 and was designed by Thrale Jell. It was named after Piccadilly Hall, home of local tailor Robert Baker in the 17th century. Ultimately the name derives from the pickadils (collars/hem trimmings) which made Robert Baker’s fortune.
Piccadilly Arcade consists of twenty-eight shops on the ground floor. The first floor was originally offices, but converted to become the Felix Hotel in 1915. The buildings were bombed in 1941 and were not fully restored until 1957.
A bronze statue of Beau Brummell sits at the Jermyn Street end of the arcade. It was designed by Irena Sidiecka.
