United Kingdom Cecil Brewer Staircase, London
The Cecil Brewer spiral staircase can be found in Heal’s Department Store, 196 Tottenham Court Rd, Bloomsbury, London W1T.
The Heal’s Department Store is a furniture store.
LONDON’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED STAIRCASE
Designed by Ambrose Heal’s cousin, the architect Cecil Brewer, the HEAL’S spiral staircase was completed in 1916 with an echoing helix of lights installed after the Second World War. A refurbishment project in 2013 saw this design landmark restored to its former glory, with a bespoke Bocci chandelier ensuring the staircase is ready for another hundred years of use.
The Heal’s Department Store is a furniture store.
LONDON’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED STAIRCASE
Designed by Ambrose Heal’s cousin, the architect Cecil Brewer, the HEAL’S spiral staircase was completed in 1916 with an echoing helix of lights installed after the Second World War. A refurbishment project in 2013 saw this design landmark restored to its former glory, with a bespoke Bocci chandelier ensuring the staircase is ready for another hundred years of use.
Photography Tips
It is not a problem to photograph this staircase. But it is a little dark in this stairwell, you need a little more ASA. For reasons of decency, you should ask the staff in a friendly manner. The department store is happy when you send them an image file of the stairs.
Travel Information
Goodge Street is the nearest Underground station, only a couple minutes walk to Heals from here.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
07:27 - 16:05
| current local time: 22:02
Photo Themes
Cecil Brewer Staircase
Heal’s Department Store
spiral staircase
stair
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