 Conduit Street at the junction with New Bond Street | |
| Length | 1,100 ft (340 m) |
|---|---|
| Location | City of Westminster, London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°30′44″N0°08′32″W / 51.5121°N 0.1421°W |
| From | Regent Street |
| Major junctions | St. George Street, Savile Row |
| To | Bond Street, Bruton Street |
Conduit Street is a street in Mayfair, London. It connects Bond Street to Regent Street. [1]
The street was first developed in the early 18th century on the Conduit Mead Estate, which the Corporation of London had owned since the 15th century; it was a popular place for upper-class Londoners to socialise. [1] [2] Most properties have since been demolished and rebuilt, but a handful have survived. [1]
The MP Charles James Fox was born on Conduit Street in 1749. [1]
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