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Soho is a metropolitan district in Westminster, Middlesex. Lying in the heart of the West End of London, it has been a major entertainment district since the 19th century. It was first development by builder Richard Frith from 1679, with Soho Square being laid out in the 1680s and St Anne's Church being consecrated in 1686. Soho's reputation as a major entertainment district stems from theatres such as the Windmill Theatre and the Raymond Revuebar, and music clubs such as Ronnie Scott's, the 2i's Coffee Bar and the Marquee Club. Carnaby Street gained worldwide fame in the 1960s as the heart of ‘swinging London’. Wardour Street is famed as home to advertising, media and film distribution companies. For much of the 20th century Soho was synonymous with prostitution, peep-shows, strip clubs and adult bookshops. The area is within the council area of Westminster.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.515146,-0.132341
Grid Reference: TQ 2969 8123
Council Area: Westminster CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 40955
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Soho,_Middlesex_40955

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