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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Seven Dials, a remarkable instance of late seventeenth-century urban planning that stands as a testament to the ingenuity of Thomas Neal. As you stand here at the central sundial pillar, you are at the nexus of seven…
Listen in the app2The Monument to Thomas Neal
The central pillar you see before you is a meticulous 1989 reconstruction of the original monument designed by England’s leading stonemason, Edward Pierce, in 1694. The original pillar was actually removed in 1773 by the Paving…
Listen in the app3Neal’s Yard: A Kaleidoscope of Alternative History
Just a short stroll from the main dial, we enter Neal’s Yard, perhaps the most photogenic and colorful corner of the entire West End. It is difficult to imagine that until the 1970s, this courtyard was a rat-infested derelict…
Listen in the app4The Industrial Echoes of Seven Dials Market
Step inside the Seven Dials Market, a space that elegantly repurposes a nineteenth-century industrial warehouse into a contemporary food hall. This structure was originally known as the Thomas Neal’s Warehouse and served as a…
Listen in the app5Monmouth Street: Coffee and the Fab Four
Monmouth Street is often cited as one of the most exclusive and fashionable addresses in the area, but its history is layered with surprises. As we walk along this street, we encounter a blue plaque at number 13 that commemorates…
Listen in the app6Shelton Street and the Legacy of the Brewery
Shelton Street serves as a vital artery connecting Seven Dials to the wider Covent Garden area, and it is steeped in industrial history. This was the heart of the Woodyard Brewery's operations, and you can still see the remnants…
Listen in the app7Ching Court: A Secret Sanctuary
Tucked away behind the facade of the old architectural ironmongers, Comyn Ching, lies the serene and unexpected Ching Court. This award-winning courtyard was designed by the architect Sir Terry Farrell in the 1980s as part of a…
Listen in the app8Seven Dials
As we conclude our journey through Seven Dials, we return to the central pillar, the heart of this intricate urban web. We have traversed a landscape that has evolved from a seventeenth-century speculative development to a…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through Seven Dials, we return to the central pillar, the heart of this intricate urban web. We have traversed a landscape that has evolved from a seventeenth-century speculative development to a…
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What is Seven Dials?
Seven Dials 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 | 51.5145, -0.1264 |
| Last updated |
