The London thoroughfare for shopping? (4)

I believe the answer is:

mall

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(Other definitions for mall that I've seen before include "Pedestrian shopping area" , "Covered complex of shops or path by a canal" , "Shopping facility" , "Sheltered walk or promenade" , "Large enclosed shopping area" .)

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