Mayfair is one of London's most prestigious and affluent neighbourhoods. With its with famous streets and squares bordered by magnificent parks and grand avenues, the area is known around the world for its handsome Georgian architecture, high-end shopping, and luxury hotels and restaurants.
Mayfair also has a fascinating history - from its origins as a swampy field used for the annual May Fair celebrations in the 17th century, to its more recent status as the most expensive property on the London Monopoly board!
Mayfair even has its own Jewish stories, with former residents ranging from influential Victorian aristocracy (such as Disraeli, Montefiore, and Rothschild) to famous 20th century hairdressers, musicians and movie stars. Hear about their lives, and also learn about 1000 years of Jewish history in Britain.
Did you know that Mayfair also has a long association with the United States? Pocahontas is believed to have visited in the early 17th century; John Adams (second US President) established the US Embassy on Grosvenor Square in 1786, near to where General Eisenhower (34th President) had his wartime headquarters over 150 years later; Theodore Roosevelt (26th President) was married in Hanover Square, and his distant cousin Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President) honeymooned in Berkeley Square.
Our Mayfair walk will take us from Hyde Park Corner to Oxford Street, with stops and stories at the following locations:
- Hyde Park Corner
- Hamilton Place
- Park Lane
- Curzon Street
- Shepherd Market
- Berkeley Square
- Mount St Gardens
- Grosvenor Square
- North Audley Street
- Oxford Street
Join us as we stroll through magnificent Mayfair, enjoying its geography and learning about its history - both general and Jewish. This tour is for everybody!
