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Travel story · London

Elizabeth Taylor's London

From Mayfair's grand squares to the West End's glittering theatres, retrace Elizabeth Taylor's London — where Hollywood glamour found a British address, one diamond at a time.

Elizabeth Taylor's London
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Day 1: Mayfair elegance

Taylor lived for years in Mayfair. Walk through the streets around Mount Street and Grosvenor Square, where her Rolls-Royce was parked and the paparazzi waited.

1978 Bvlgari Rings Earrings Vintage Jewelry Ad
1978 Bvlgari Rings Earrings Vintage Jewelry Ad

Day 2: Bond Street jewels

Her love of jewellery was legendary. Wander along Bond Street and admire the windows that fed her style. Looking is allowed, buying is optional.

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THE ART OF BULGARI: LA DOLCE VITA AND BEYOND By Martin Chapman & Amanda Triossi

Day 3: The Dorchester finale

Finish with afternoon tea at The Dorchester, her favourite hotel. Glamour is never in a hurry.

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Genuine Vintage 1990s BVLGARI Watch Box Jewelry Box Black Box Square Box Booklet

Along the way

  1. 01

    Mayfair

  2. 02

    Bond Street

  3. 03

    The Dorchester

  4. 04

    Grosvenor Square

  5. 05

    West End theaters

  6. 06

    Claridge's