Peel Street
Encyclopedia
Peel Street is located in Central
, Hong Kong
. It is named after Robert Peel
, the two-time British Prime Minister
.
. At the lower end, there is a fresh food market. At the upper end, there are many eateries, both traditional and trendy. There is also the Ho Hei Kee Umbrella (何希記造遮), run by Mr. Ho Hung-hei, which has attracted the attention of many mass media.
declared Peel Street/Graham Street
redevelopment project As the project is located at the historical Central street market, it aroused much attention on the conservation of culture.
Central, Hong Kong
Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is named after Robert Peel
Robert Peel
Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet was a British Conservative statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 10 December 1834 to 8 April 1835, and again from 30 August 1841 to 29 June 1846...
, the two-time British Prime Minister
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and...
.
Features
The street starts from the Queen's Road Central and spans uphills into the Mid-levelsMid-levels
Mid-levels is an expensive residential area on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located halfway up Victoria Peak, directly above Central...
. At the lower end, there is a fresh food market. At the upper end, there are many eateries, both traditional and trendy. There is also the Ho Hei Kee Umbrella (何希記造遮), run by Mr. Ho Hung-hei, which has attracted the attention of many mass media.
Redevelopment plan
Urban Renewal AuthorityUrban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority is a statutory body in Hong Kong responsible for accelerating redevelopment to provide a better living environment and neighbourhood.-History:...
declared Peel Street/Graham Street
Graham Street
Graham Street is a street in Hong Kong, housing one of the oldest markets in Victoria City.-Location:Located in Central, on Hong Kong Island, the street starts from Queen's Road Central and runs uphill and south to Staunton Street, crossing Stanley Street, Wellington Street, Gage Street, Lyndhurst...
redevelopment project As the project is located at the historical Central street market, it aroused much attention on the conservation of culture.