Marlborough Street doesn't actually exist and was mis-named on the board after Marlborough Street magistrates court, it is actually Great Marlborough Street. The street itself is not very long but does have very good shopping, most notably Liberty. With its size and mock Tudor design it is impossible to miss. The store was constructed from the timber of two ships, HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan, and the front of the shop is the same length as HMS Hindustan and is a grade II listed building. Liberty opened in 1875 and is famous for fabrics, especially scarves. It sells high end and emerging brands and labels. I went in and immediately felt under dressed for the occasion but to be fair the staff were all very friendly so i felt at ease. Inside it really is impressive, well laid out with very nice displays. At one point on the ground floor you can look up at an see each level as they have what I would describe as a small square wooden balcony. There is also a cafe and a hairdressers. Other notable shops or things of interest are the Aquascutum store and the stage entrance of the London Palladium.
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