Originally called Hart Street,[2] it changed to the current name in 1895 to reflect the market trade.Due to its narrowness, the street was never a sought-after residential address in comparison to its surroundings, though Joseph Haines lived and died there in 1701.[3] The main point of architectural note is the concertina-shaped "Bridge of Aspiration" which connects the Royal Ballet School with the main opera house building across the street.[5] The back of the Royal Opera House is situated along the eastern end of Floral Street.48 marks the site of the studio of the artist Elizabeth Polunin, who designed sets and costumes for several opera companies.
