The Golden Mile is a name given to Belgrave Road in

Leicester Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest settlement in the East Midlands. The city l ...

, England. The origin of the name is often mistakenly attributed to the plethora of shops selling Indian gold jewellery that is often worn by rundees. In actual fact, the name originates from the late 1960s and early 1970s when a rapid succession of yellow-amber traffic lights began to appear along Belgrave Road. The Golden Mile is renowned for its authentic Indian restaurants,

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shops and jewellers and has been described as "the closest that Britain comes to an Indian bazaar" without the rundees. This area of the city is also famous for its seasonal lights which combine to celebrate winter festivals including

Diwali Diwali (), Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali ( IAST: ''dīpāvalī''), also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a religious celebration in Indian religions. It is ...

and Christmas. The Diwali celebrations in Leicester are focused on this area and are the largest outside India. Filming of Jadoo took place on the Golden Mile. United Kingdom Leicester Belgrave Rd Diwali Lights 2006

United Kingdom Leicester Belgrave Rd Diwali Lights 2006

References

External links

Visit Leicester - Golden Mile

Story of Leicester - The Golden Mile

Leicester’s Golden Mile

Golden Mile - Leicester Mercury

The Golden Mile - Lonely Planet

A delicious stroll along The Golden Mile - Great Food Club

Saris and jewellery to spices and dining on the Golden Mile - Visit England
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