Piccadilly Circus advertising screens
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The Piccadilly Circus advertising screens are a famous cluster of large, illuminated digital billboards that have become an iconic symbol of central London’s vibrant commercial and entertainment district.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
digital billboard
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outdoor advertising display ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| advertisingMedium | digital out‑of‑home advertising ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
advertising campaigns
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numerous feature films ⓘ television programmes ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
icon of modern commercial culture
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landmark of London’s entertainment district ⓘ |
| famousFor |
appearance in films and television
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being a symbol of central London ⓘ continuous commercial advertising ⓘ iconic illuminated advertisements ⓘ tourist photo backdrop ⓘ |
| formerConfiguration | six separate advertising screens ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
curved screen surfaces
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digital LED technology ⓘ full‑motion video capability ⓘ high‑brightness lighting ⓘ large illuminated displays ⓘ multiple advertising panels ⓘ night‑time visibility ⓘ |
| inception | 1908 ⓘ |
| lightingType | LED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
City of Westminster
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England ⓘ London NERFINISHED ⓘ Piccadilly Circus NERFINISHED ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| majorReconstruction | 2017 ⓘ |
| nearbyAttraction |
Criterion Theatre
NERFINISHED
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London Pavilion building NERFINISHED ⓘ Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| numberOfMainScreens | 1 ⓘ |
| operationalStatus | active ⓘ |
| operator | Landsec NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalTechnology |
illuminated poster signs
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incandescent bulbs ⓘ neon lighting ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Land Securities Group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | West End of London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reopenedAfterRefurbishment | October 2017 ⓘ |
| replacedBy | digital LED screens ⓘ |
| screenConfiguration | single large curved screen subdivided into sections ⓘ |
| typicalAdvertisers |
automotive manufacturers
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fashion brands ⓘ global consumer brands ⓘ technology companies ⓘ |
| typicalOperatingHours | from early morning until late night ⓘ |
| visibleFrom |
Piccadilly
NERFINISHED
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Piccadilly Circus road junction NERFINISHED ⓘ Regent Street NERFINISHED ⓘ Shaftesbury Avenue NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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