The Swiss Centre was a popular tourist attraction on the edge of Coventry Street, London, at its junction with Leicester Square. The 14 storey building was both a showcase for Switzerland and its products, and a trade and commercial centre that featured a Swiss bank, tourist office, a chocolate and souvenir shop, a Swissair ticket office, a cafe and several Swiss themed restaurants which were located in the basement.
The Swiss Centre in 2003
Coventry Street is a short street in the West End of London, connecting Piccadilly Circus to Leicester Square. Part of the street is a section of the A4, a major road through London. It is named after the politician Henry Coventry, secretary of state to Charles II.
Looking eastwards on Coventry Street towards the Trocadero shopping centre
The Trocadero has been an entertainment centre on Coventry Street since 1744. The current facade dates from 1882, when it was a music hall.
Diners at the Lyons Corner House on Coventry Street in 1942
The Café de Paris has been established on Coventry Street since 1924.