M ayfair’s 350 year old streets are home to some of the finest galleries, restaurants and private clubs in the country, with shops selling luxury goods, jewellery, antiques and luxurious clothing in Mount Street, Bond Street, Savile Row and the 19th Century Burlington Arcade. It is steeped in sophistication, characterised by elegant, historic architecture and surrounded by greenery. Inside the neighbourhood are three of the oldest Georgian squares and the Royal Academy of Arts. Nearby is the Fortnum & Mason department store, West End theatres and Piccadilly Circus. Although today's Mayfair is a thriving centre for leisure and commercial activity, it remains lived in. The Handel House Museum, the former home of the composer, is in Brook Street, near the world-famous Claridge's Hotel. Queen Elizabeth II, born in Bruton Street, heads a list of leading Mayfair residents that includes British prime ministers and statesmen, American presidents, poets, writers - and rock guitar pioneer Jimi Hendrix. London is a diverse and exciting place, home to many well-known landmarks. Its famous skyline features Big Ben, Westminster and the Millennium Wheel. The city is renowned for its music, theatre, culture and free museums. It’s a place of constant change, so expect the unexpected. MAYFAIR, LONDON