11: Piccadilly Circus with the illuminated signs

There is a sweeping curve at the end of Regent Street and then the advertising lights at Piccadilly Circus come into view. The name Piccadilly comes from 'piccadills' which were big lace collars fashionable in the time of Elizabeth 1 and sold here-abouts. 'Circus' is the Latin word for a ring or circle. The entire display of illuminated advertising is being refurbished to employ state-of-the-art LED technology.

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