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the Covent Garden,Covent Garden,Whether youre headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, youll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden.,Page 4,The Location of Covent Garden,Covent Garden is a district in London on the Eastern fringes of the West End,between St. Matins Lane and Drury Lane.,Page 5,The History of Covent Garden,Covent Garden took its name because it used to be arable land and orchards of Westminster Abbey.At that time ,It called “the garden of the Abbey and Convent“.A regular market grew up and in1670s Charles granted a charter to the Earl of Bedford to hold a market there.,The History of Covent Garden,Until the 18th century,It had became the biggest vegetable and flower whoslesale market.After 1918 the market and its trading rights were sold by the Duke of Bedford to a property company.Eventually the government recognised that public sector involvement would be necessary to mordenise the Market and in1961Covent Garden Market Authority was established.,The History of Covent Garden,The Authority seleted Nine Elms at Vauxhall as the new home for the market and the acquisition of the site and construction began in1971.On Monday 11th November 1974 tradingbegan on the new sale.,Highlights,1.Neal Street This is the area to head to for a more unique shopping experience. This street has a reputation in London for being one of the coolest shopping areas in the city. This is the area to head to if you would like to find interesting and unique boutiques. It sits at the other side of Long Acre when you leave the Covent Garden tube station.,Highlights,2.Covent Garden Piazza This is a large square with the Covent Garden market at the centre of it (see below for more details).It sits at the bottom of James Street as you exit the Covent Garden tube station.,The piazza and the streets surrounding it are where you will find restaurants and bars. This is also the place that you should head to if you would like to see some of the street performers that the area is famous for.,Highlights,3.Street peformers Covent garden is a popular spot for street performers - particularly outsite the market area and the exit from the tube.,4. St Pauls，the actors church The portico of St Pauls was the setting for the first scene of Shaws Pygmalion, the play that was later adapted as My Fair Lady.,Highlights,5.Long Acre This is one of Covent Gardens main shopping streets. It sits just outside Covent Garden tube station and offers a wealth of shopping opportunities. It is where you can find flagship stores and some of your high-street favourites such as Reiss, Mango and Cos.,Attractions nearby,Covent Garden Royal Opera House This is a venue that offers world-class ballet and opera. Royal Opera House If you are feeling you need a break from culture and shopping, maybe its time that you took yourself to a spa for some pampering. One of Britains top spas is located in Covent Garden. Originally built to cater for the ballet dancers at the Ro