Why is Piccadilly Mill subdivision called that?
The Piccadilly Mill subdivision is of course named for the former Piccadilly Mill, circa 1840, which was located on Piccadilly Pond. This land is part of the Trusts open-space. The mill was named for the small community that surrounds it which was called Piccadilly (after Piccadilly Circus in London). During the 1700s, this area was known for its lively social scene and this is how it earned its name. This general area has a long tradition of manufacturing (powered by the various mills on Piccadilly Pond). Through the 1900s, one of the major products made in this area were winter sleighs. This is why the weathervane on top of Town Hall in Westborough is a sleigh.
