Bridlesmith Gate
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Bridlesmith Gate is a pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre of Nottingham
, England.
It is located between Middle Pavement and Victoria Street. St. Peter's Gate and Bottle Lane stem off it along with Byard Lane.
Bridlesmith Gate houses many designer stores such as Reiss
, Ted Baker
, Diesel S.p.A. and Kurt Geiger.
. Until the 19th century it was the main shopping street in Nottingham, and formed part of a London to Leeds coach route. In 1819 the street was re-paved and gas lighting was installed by the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company. It was renamed Bond Street, after the street of the same name in London
which was just becoming fashionable, however the name change was soon abandoned.
The northern end was completely re-constructed and widened in 1852 and most of the street was pedestrianised in 1973.
Some cafes, bars and restaurants located on/near Bridlesmith Gate:
Nottingham City Centre
Nottingham city centre is the cultural, commercial, financial and historical heart of Nottingham, England. Nottingham's city centre represents the central area of the Greater Nottingham conurbation....
, England.
It is located between Middle Pavement and Victoria Street. St. Peter's Gate and Bottle Lane stem off it along with Byard Lane.
Bridlesmith Gate houses many designer stores such as Reiss
Reiss (brand)
Reiss is a UK-based fashion brand owned and run by founder, David Reiss. The brand produces men's and women's clothing. It has 65 stores, located primarily in the UK, but with stores in the USA, Ireland, UAE, China and Malaysia. One store is located in Multrees Walk in Edinburgh, another in Marina...
, Ted Baker
Ted Baker
Ted Baker is a British clothing retail company, known for applying twists to its products, and has become a UK designer label through word of mouth rather than advertising.-History:...
, Diesel S.p.A. and Kurt Geiger.
History
Bridlesmith Gate has existed since the Middle AgesMiddle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
. Until the 19th century it was the main shopping street in Nottingham, and formed part of a London to Leeds coach route. In 1819 the street was re-paved and gas lighting was installed by the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company. It was renamed Bond Street, after the street of the same name in London
Bond Street
Bond Street is a major shopping street in the West End of London that runs north-south through Mayfair between Oxford Street and Piccadilly. It has been a fashionable shopping street since the 18th century and is currently the home of many high price fashion shops...
which was just becoming fashionable, however the name change was soon abandoned.
The northern end was completely re-constructed and widened in 1852 and most of the street was pedestrianised in 1973.
Retailers
Some retailers located on/around Bridlesmith Gate:- American ApparelAmerican ApparelAmerican Apparel is a clothing manufacturer in the United States. It is a vertically integrated clothing manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer that also performs its own design, advertising, and marketing...
- Argento
- The Body ShopThe Body ShopThe Body Shop International plc, known as The Body Shop, has 2,400 stores in 61 countries, and is the second largest cosmetic franchise in the world, following O Boticario, a Brazilian company...
- Coast
- Comptoir des Cotonniers
- Cruise
- Diesel S.p.A.
- Dune
- EccoECCOECCO Sko A/S is a Danish shoe manufacturer and retailer founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy in Bredebro, Denmark. Originally established as a footwear manufacturer, the company has since expanded into leather production and leather accessories....
- G-Star RAW
- Jack WillsJack Wills__NOEDITSECTION__Jack Wills is a mid-range British clothing brand aimed at university students. The fashion label uses the brand and registered trademark "Jack Wills – University Outfitters" to reflect the heritage and inspiration behind the brand....
- FlannelsFlannels GroupThe Flannels Group is a chain of independent luxury designer stores, founded by Neil Prosser in 1976. Its stores are mainly based in the north of the United Kingdom : Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Cardiff, Cheshire and Liverpool.- Brands :...
- French ConnectionFrench Connection (clothing)French Connection is a retailer and wholesaler of fashion clothing and accessories. Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks it is based in London, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and operates globally....
- Fred Perry
- Hobbs
- Hugo BossHugo BossHugo Ferdinand Boss was the founder of clothing company Hugo Boss.-Early life:Boss was born in Metzingen, Germany. After completing his apprenticeship and one year of employment, he founded his own company in Metzingen in 1923.-Support of Nazism:Boss joined the Nazi Party in 1931, two years before...
- JigsawJigsaw (clothing retailer)Jigsaw is a women's clothing retailer with outlets in Britain, the United States and an independent licencee in Australia. Jigsaw is due to launch a new Menswear range for SS12. The company is based on Mortlake Road in Kew, south west London. It turned over £88m in 2005. It has 47 stores across the...
- Lacoste
- MujiMUJI, or is a Japanese retail company which sells a wide variety of household and consumer goods.Muji is distinguished by its design minimalism, emphasis on recycling, avoidance of waste in production and packaging, and no-logo or "no-brand" policy....
- Kurt Geiger
- Moda in Pelle
- Molton Brown
- Office
- Paul SmithPaul Smith (fashion designer)Sir Paul Smith jr, RDI, is an English fashion designer, whose business and reputation is founded upon his menswear. He is both commercially successful and highly respected within the fashion industry....
(Willoughby House and Byard Lane) - ReissReiss (brand)Reiss is a UK-based fashion brand owned and run by founder, David Reiss. The brand produces men's and women's clothing. It has 65 stores, located primarily in the UK, but with stores in the USA, Ireland, UAE, China and Malaysia. One store is located in Multrees Walk in Edinburgh, another in Marina...
- Ted BakerTed BakerTed Baker is a British clothing retail company, known for applying twists to its products, and has become a UK designer label through word of mouth rather than advertising.-History:...
- The Tokenhouse
- T. M. LewinT. M. LewinT. M. Lewin is a gentleman's shirt retailer and was formerly a UK manufacturer.It was founded in 1898 when Thomas Mayes Lewin opened his first shop in Jermyn Street, St James's, London.T. M...
- Waterstone'sWaterstone'sWaterstone's is a British book specialist established in 1982 by Tim Waterstone that employs around 4,500 staff throughout the United Kingdom and Europe....
- WhistlesWhistlesWhistles is a clothing brand with 40 stores across Britain. It was founded in the early 1980s by Lucille and Richard Lewin.In January 2008, Jane Shepherdson, former Topshop director, signed a deal to purchase a 20 per cent stake in Whistles and was appointed the job of chief executive.-Style:In the...
- Whittard of ChelseaWhittard of ChelseaWhittard of Chelsea are an international retailer of coffee, tea and various items that are used for the consumption of hot beverages. Instant tea, Hot chocolate and Confectionery are also amongst their leading products.- History :...
Some cafes, bars and restaurants located on/near Bridlesmith Gate:
- Caffè NeroCaffè NeroCaffè Nero or Caffè Nero Group Ltd is an Italian-style coffee shop chain primarily based in the UK. It was founded in 1997 in London as the Caffe Nero Group by Gerry Ford...
- Café RougeCafé RougeCafé Rouge is a French-styled restaurant chain in the UK, offering an all-day serving of main course meals, lighter snacks and salads as well as an extensive wine list. It is part of a bigger restaurant network owned by Tragus Ltd.-History:...
- CKs
- Dogma
- Fashion
- Jass Cafe
- Pretty Orchid
