St James's is a central district in the City of Westminster, London, forming part of the West End In the 17th century the area developed as a residential location for the British aristocracy, and around the 19th century was the focus of the development of gentlemen's clubs St James's is a central district in the City of Westminster, London, forming part of the West End In the 17th century the area developed as a residential location for the British aristocracy, and around the 19th century was the focus of the d