Historic Pasts

Sicilian Avenue is a unique piece of London architecture with an old-world Italian feel that is instantly recognisable by its grand entrance ways of Ionic columns supporting elaborate balustrades. It was designed in 1906 by R.J. Worley for the Bedford Estate and was Grade II listed in 1974.

The building itself is made from red brick with white terracotta dressings. The Italian marble that originally covered the pedestrianised avenue was replaced in the 1920’s although a small section still remains.

Because of its distinctive style the Avenue is popular with both TV and film production companies, often used to re-create a piece of Italy.