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| Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of London. Successive waves have brought French, Germans, Italians, Russian and Polish Jews, Swiss, Greeks and, most famously, Chinese to the area. Fleeing poverty and persecution in their own countries, Soho's tolerance, proximity to the centre of London, and low rents were all an instant draw. Once famous as the centre of London's vice industry, Soho is now celebrated as one of the most fashionable parts of London. Its main industries are television, magazine publishing, and fashion. Hoards of exclusive employees continue to fill the sophisticated boutiques of Carnaby Street and Kingly Court throughout the day. By night, the winding alleyways of Soho become packed with Londoners and tourists eager to sample some of the most varied entertainment the capital has to offer. Always the most tolerant part of London, Soho is also the heart of the capital's vibrant gay scene. Cinemas, pubs, bars, nightclubs, comedy clubs, some superb live music venues and a dozen West End theatres attract people of all ages and backgrounds into Soho's melting pot. Superb Chinese and Italian food, as well as restaurants to suit all conceivable tastes and budgets, make Soho a gourmet's paradise. It seems extraordinary that such a small area could contain so much life and energy, but the truth is that you could visit Soho every day for a year and still barely scratch the surface. |
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| Leicester Square |
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Leicester Square,
Soho,
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WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The West End |
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Soho,
London,
WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Hotels |
| Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel |
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Shaftesbury Avenue,
London,
W1D
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1 minutes distance from Soho
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| Thistle Piccadilly |
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Coventry Street,
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4 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Event |
| Avenue Q |
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Gielgud Theatre,
Shaftesbury Avenue,
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2 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Event |
| Kim Noble Will Die |
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Soho Theatre,
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Dean Street,
W1D
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Shopping |
| Algerian Coffee Stores |
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Old Compton Street,
Soho,
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W1D
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1 minutes distance from Soho
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| Gerry's |
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Old Compton Street,
Soho,
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W1D
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| Patisserie Valerie |
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Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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| A Soho institution this wonderful cafe serves some of the best pastries in the city and a tempting array of cakes, coffees and other yummy ...More...
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| Cafe Espana |
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Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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| English [Out There!] |
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Coptic Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
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| London Education |
| Lamai Cookery School |
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Venues across London,
Soho,
London,
WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Leisure |
| Phoenix Garden |
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Stacey Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
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4 minutes distance from Soho
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| In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf Soho |
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Great Pulteney Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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5 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Soho,
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W1D
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy O'Connors |
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14-16
Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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3 minutes distance from Soho
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| Madame Jojo's |
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Brewer Street,
Soho,
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W1F
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| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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| London Business |
| The Groucho Club |
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The Groucho Club,
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Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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| London Business |
| Ronnie Scott's |
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Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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