The history of Hatton Garden is long and colourful. The area is named after the handsome courtier and fine dancer, Sir Christopher Hatton. He caught the eye of Queen Elizabeth and in 1576, when searching for somewhere to live, was granted a house with grounds in Ely Palace. Centuries later, the area became home to Charles Dickens and formed a backdrop for many of his novels. During this time, it was rapidly developing as a centre for the jewellery trade: a reputation that is still strong today.
Hatton Garden is perfectly positioned, within easy reach of London’s commercial centres and cultural sights. The area has transformed over recent years with the influx of bars, shopping and recreational facilities and it is now acknowledged as a desirable office location with a diverse mix of commercial occupiers, some of whom have recently located here from the West End. Professional, creative and media businesses include Grey London, Terence Conran, United London, McCann Erikson, Esprit and architects Grimshaw and Zaha Hadid.
