Berwick Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster, running between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street at the south. It was built towards the end of the 17th century; several early 18th century buildings have survived. A market was established on the street in the 19th century.
Berwick Street was built between 1687 and 1703, and is believed to be named after James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick. Several buildings constructed in the 1730s are still standing, such as the Green Man public house at No. 57, which was built in 1738.[1] The market was established in the 18th century when traders started selling goods on the street in an ad-hoc manner, though it was not officially recognized until 1892, making it one of the oldest markets in London.[1][2][3]
A non-conforming church in Berwick Street was opened in 1689. A new church designed by Edward Blore and dedicated to St Luke, was consecrated on 23 July 1839.[4]
A major cholera outbreak was centred around Berwick Street in 1854.[1]
Kemp House is at No. 90. It was constructed between 1959-61 by L. C. Hollbrook.[1]
There is a small outdoor general retail market on Berwick Street,[5] selling fruit and vegetables, hot food, fish, clothing, accessories, household goods, luggage, jewelry and general goods.[6] It is open Monday to Saturday from 8 am until 6 pm.[7]
The cover photograph of Oasis' second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was taken at Berwick Street.[8]
