A famous public square and area in London known for its bustling atmosphere, theaters, and bright neon signs.
Named after 'piccadill' or 'piccadil,' a type of stiff collar popular in the 17th century. A tailor named Robert Baker sold these collars in the area, and it eventually became the district's name.
Piccadilly Circus got its name from a fashion accessory—a fancy collar!—which tells you how important fashion was in London that entire neighborhoods were named after clothing trends.
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