Soho is an exciting part of London's West End. It is a strived for area to live and is crammed with countless historical monuments mixed in with some of the most modern architecture. Soho is nearby the ever changing Trafalgur Square and is only a short walk from the river Thames, offering a perfect base for any visitor. Soho consistently provides top quality live entertainment, fantastic shopping and a host of restaurants. It has gained a reputation for being a party hot-spot and it will not disappoint.
The history behind Soho is as fascinating as the district itself. Looking at Soho today, it will come as no surprise that the famous landscape artist John Constable, the poet Percy Shelley and the composer Franz Liszt, all once lived in Soho.
Soho has always been a place of inspiration for the music industry. Throughout the 1920's and 1930's the jazz era was in full swing. Cafe de Paris and Romano's were established hosting live jazz entertainment and they each became one of the most important music venues of that time. In 1959 Frith Street welcomed the opening of the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. At the second annual Soho fair in 1956, the mix of blues and folk music known as skiffle was created. Shortly followed by John Lennon founding the skiffle band known as the Quarrymen, who went on to make a world-wide impact on the music industry, albeit under their new name of the Beatles.
The Marquee Club in Soho also had a huge impact on the music industry, with some of the biggest deals in music history being made there. The Marquee Club also hosted some of the early performances of music legends David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.
Denmark Street previously was home to numerous recording studios and it was not difficult to spot someone famous along Denmark Street. Close by countless restaurants and quirky bars could be found, and often musicians would be found propping up the bar. The Colony Club was particularly famous for Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud drinking there. Similarly, the Groucho club is known for its links to Damien Hirst, Alex James and Keith Allen. Some of these bars are still open today, in particular the Ship Pub and Caf'e La Giaconda.
Soho also became known for its booming prostitution trade which developed after street prostitution was banned in 1959. By 1981, there were approximately 164 sex establishments in Soho. Shortly after, Gay Bars began to open along Old Compton Street.
Soho is also famous for the bombing of the Admiral Duncan, killing three people and leaving 80 injured. This was the third bombing of this kind within a month.
Soho is an impressive place to visit. The district itself has a quaint and everyday feel and has yet to be flocked upon by tourists, as in neighbouring districts. Family businesses, in particular independently owned eateries continue to be the norm and the biggest of companies are yet to take over.
The history behind Soho is as fascinating as the district itself. Looking at Soho today, it will come as no surprise that the famous landscape artist John Constable, the poet Percy Shelley and the composer Franz Liszt, all once lived in Soho.
Soho has always been a place of inspiration for the music industry. Throughout the 1920's and 1930's the jazz era was in full swing. Cafe de Paris and Romano's were established hosting live jazz entertainment and they each became one of the most important music venues of that time. In 1959 Frith Street welcomed the opening of the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. At the second annual Soho fair in 1956, the mix of blues and folk music known as skiffle was created. Shortly followed by John Lennon founding the skiffle band known as the Quarrymen, who went on to make a world-wide impact on the music industry, albeit under their new name of the Beatles.
The Marquee Club in Soho also had a huge impact on the music industry, with some of the biggest deals in music history being made there. The Marquee Club also hosted some of the early performances of music legends David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.
Denmark Street previously was home to numerous recording studios and it was not difficult to spot someone famous along Denmark Street. Close by countless restaurants and quirky bars could be found, and often musicians would be found propping up the bar. The Colony Club was particularly famous for Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud drinking there. Similarly, the Groucho club is known for its links to Damien Hirst, Alex James and Keith Allen. Some of these bars are still open today, in particular the Ship Pub and Caf'e La Giaconda.
Soho also became known for its booming prostitution trade which developed after street prostitution was banned in 1959. By 1981, there were approximately 164 sex establishments in Soho. Shortly after, Gay Bars began to open along Old Compton Street.
Soho is also famous for the bombing of the Admiral Duncan, killing three people and leaving 80 injured. This was the third bombing of this kind within a month.
Soho is an impressive place to visit. The district itself has a quaint and everyday feel and has yet to be flocked upon by tourists, as in neighbouring districts. Family businesses, in particular independently owned eateries continue to be the norm and the biggest of companies are yet to take over.
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