Piccadilly Circus dates from 1819 and features the world known aluminum EROS statue in the centre. Known in tourist folklore as the God of Love because of the Cupid like bow and arrow part of the statue, EROS is sometimes refered to as the Angel of Christian Charity, erected in tribute to the Earl of Shaftesbury, a Bible carrying reformer best known for his objections to child labour. However, controversy surrounds EROS, as other historians claim it is designed as a statue to Anteros, Greek mythological brother of Eros, and the God of Love Returned, so much like a dynamically opposed viewpoint. Perhaps this is why the Londoners, in the main, prefer the Earl of Shaftsbury explanation and his philanthropic love for the poor as depicted by the statue.
Modern day Piccadilly Circus is a tourist magnet almost like no other. It boasts the famous neon style advertising, now mainly LED lit, similar to Times Square in New York. In addition you will find the London Pavillion, home at present to Ripley's Believe It or Not. Also as a part of the London Pavillion there is the Trocadero), an indoor virtual reality style of theme park. Piccadilly Tube station, originally built in 1906, is located directly under the central area of Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus has received many mentions in songs and musicals. There are few shops for the young and wealthy, however there are numerous stores, mainly tourist inspired. HMV have a store within the Trocadero. There is also the Lillywhitess store, specialising in sporting goods.
| Apollo Piccadilly Circus http://www.apollocinemas.com/apollo-piccadilly-circus.aspx The Apollo Piccadilly Circus 5 screen complex is the first new purpose-built cinema in the West End of London for over ten years, and is part of a £70million scheme set to enhance Lower Regent Street. A short walk from many major bus interchanges on Haymarket and Piccadilly, the Apollo Piccadilly Circus is close to Piccadilly Underground Station which is served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly Lines. | |
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| Boots (Piccadilly Circus / Regent Street) http://www.boots.com/en/Store-Locator/Boots-London-Piccadilly-Circus/ Boots is the UK's leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. They aim to help customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible. With 2,500 stores from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores they offer fantastic products and services aiming to provide care for customers from expert, friendly staff. Customers are at the heart of the Boots philosophy with a commitment to providing exceptional customer and patient care. | |
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| Piccadilly Circus Underground Station http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccadilly_Circus_tube_station | |
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Piccadilly Circus in London - Piccadilly Circle? Piccadilly Square?Piccadilly Circle? Piccadilly Square? You must be thinking about Piccadilly Circus in London the iconic square famous for its lights and statue of Eros. Here is a brief look at Piccadilly Circus for those visiting London. | |
