Oxford Street
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Oxford Street, arguably the most famous shopping thoroughfare in the world and the beating commercial heart of London. Spanning roughly 1.2 miles from Marble Arch in the west to Tottenham Court Road in the east, this…
Listen in the app2Marble Arch — A Gateway of Controversy
We begin at the western terminus of Oxford Street, marked by the majestic Marble Arch. Designed by John Nash in 1827 and based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome, it was originally intended to be the state entrance to Buckingham…
Listen in the app3Selfridges — The Temple of Retail
A short walk east brings us to the monumental facade of Selfridges, arguably the most important building in the history of Oxford Street. Opened in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge, an American from Chicago, this store…
Listen in the app4The High Street Giants — Fast Fashion and Flagships
Between Selfridges and Oxford Circus, the street becomes a dense forest of high-street giants. This section is where the 'vibrant tapestry' of global fashion is most visible. …
Listen in the app5Oxford Circus — The Grand Intersection
We now arrive at Oxford Circus, the spectacular circular intersection where Oxford Street meets Regent Street. Designed by John Nash in the early nineteenth century as part of his master plan for a grand 'processional route' from…
Listen in the app6East Oxford Street — The Creative Transition
As we head east from Oxford Circus, the character of the street begins to shift. This section, leading toward Tottenham Court Road, is traditionally where the 'hidden gems' and more alternative side of the street can be found. …
Listen in the app7Tottenham Court Road — The Eastern Terminus
We reach the eastern end of Oxford Street at the junction with Tottenham Court Road and Charing Cross Road. This area is dominated by the 'futuristic' architecture of the new transport hubs and the iconic Centre Point building,…
Listen in the app8Oxford Street
Our journey along Oxford Street has been more than just a shopping trip; it has been a walk through the very arteries of London's commercial and social history. From the white marble of the arch to the honeycomb concrete of…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our journey along Oxford Street has been more than just a shopping trip; it has been a walk through the very arteries of London's commercial and social history. From the white marble of the arch to the honeycomb concrete of…
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What is Oxford Street?
Oxford Street is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5160, -0.1434 |
| Last updated |
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