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History of Oxford Street in London

Oxford Street is one of the high streets in London. A high street is what we would call a main street in America. The popularity of Oxford Street stems from the posh restaurants and shopping along the historic stretch of road. Many people go to Oxford Street to see the newest trends in London fashion. Although seen today as one of the hottest shopping areas in London, Oxford Street is full of rich history.

Grosvenor Estate
- The Grosvenor Estate was located between Park Lane and Davies Street. The estate was a private home owned by one of the most prestige families in London, but slowly became one of the only private properties on Oxford Street.
Georgian Homes
- From 1838 to 1840 many Georgian homes built next to the Grosvenor Estate were remodeled with shop fronts. The miles of commercial development ended at Park Lane.
Uniformity
- Between 1865 and 1890 Oxford Street was completely rebuilt and every building stood in uniform. However, by the end of the 19th century financial pressures forced the street to return to its original form.
Selfridges
- Since 1908 Oxford Street has been considered a shopping mecca with the building of Selfridges, a high-end department store in high competition with Harrod's. The store is famous for its exclusive collections of merchandise.
Marquee Club
- London is home to many legendary clubs, but one of the most influential was the famous Marquee Club. The Marquee Club eventually moved to Soho, but its original address was on Oxford Street.