London - King's Road
King's Road, together with Carnaby Street in Soho, formed the center of "Swinging London" in the 1960s. It stretches from Sloane Square, past Chelsea Town Hall through Chelsea; there are countless pubs, restaurants and boutiques along its route. A hint of the unconventional mood of the 1960s still remains.
The street was once a private thoroughfare to Hampton Court for Charles II. At the tie, travelers had to have special copper passes to walk along the road.
The street was once a private thoroughfare to Hampton Court for Charles II. At the tie, travelers had to have special copper passes to walk along the road.
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The modern King's Road is a shopper's paradise, with numerous antique centers, as well as the Chenil Galleries (no. 181 -183), specializing in rare antiques and fine arts. The street is also famous for the many clothes shops, which sell everything from expensive "high fashion," to eccentric and ultra-modern clothes and second-hand apparel.
