6/14 Oxford Street, London

The roughly two miles of Oxford Street is one of the most famous shopping areas in London.  On or near Oxford Street are Selfridges, Fortnum and Mason, and Liberty London.  Plus you will find dozens of UK clothing, shoe, electronics, and just about every other kind of store you can imagine.  Also, it is always packed with crowds, no matter the day or time of year.  Consider what Times Square would look like if it were two miles long???

I made a trip there to look for a new pair of shoes, and probably went into a dozen stores before finding a pair.  Also found an IKEA, which I had never seen there before, so stopped in to buy a small paring knife for cutting cheese and fruit for snacks while I am traveling.  

One thing I have always found interesting about London is how very old buildings can be found next to much more modern buildings.  The good news is that not all the grand department stores have failed or moved to shopping malls in the suburbs! 

Here are some random photos I took:   

And finally, a big warning:  DO NOT STAND TOO CLOSE TO A CURB AS BIG BUSES COME VERY CLOSE.  ALSO, BICYCLISTS AND SCOOTER RIDERS ARE ALSO A HAZARD, SO LOOK BOTH WAYS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CROSSING ANY LONDON STREET!