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  Soho - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soho is an area of central London's West End in the borough of the City of Westminster.
Soho is near the heart of London's theatre area, and is a centre of the independent film and video industry as well as the television and film post-production industry.
Soho is such a varied and cosmopolitan area that in much of it the sex industry is not at all evident; the idea that it is wholly a red light district is now very out of date.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soho,_London   (1788 words)

  
 Juergs London Guide - Soho
Soho is the area bounded by Regent St to the west, Oxford St to the north, Charing Cross Rd to the east and Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square to the south.
The area was used as hunting grounds for the monarch, the name "Soho" is supposed to derive from the sound of hunting horns.
At New Year the square is the traditional place for Londoners to celebrate and listen to the chimes of Big Ben.
www.juerg.ch /london/soho-area/index.shtml   (1789 words)

  
 London/Soho Travel Guide
Soho is a region of central London, part of the West End, generally considered to be enclosed by Piccadilly Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue and Cambridge Circus to the south, Charing Cross Road to the east, Oxford Street to the north, and Regent Street to the west.
Soho has the densest concentration of restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars in central London, and represents the vibrant, bustling heart of the city.
The name of London's Soho has been deliberately imitated by the SoHo district of Manhattan, New York, and by Soho, Hong Kong, one of the main tourist areas on Hong Kong Island.
www.imakoopedia.org /en/article/London/Soho/index.htm   (699 words)

  
 Soho, London
The district of Soho (from an old hunting cry), bounded on the west by Regent Street, on the north by Oxford Street, on the east by Charing Cross Road and on the south by Shaftesbury Avenue, is a part of London which means different things to different people.
Soho is also a Mecca for the gourmet, with its specialized food and delicatessen shops and its restaurants offering a wide range of international cuisines.
There are, however, still numbers of reasonably priced restaurants in Soho; and since they are open for lunch as well as dinner a meal in Soho can be combined with a stroll through the streets of this very characteristic quarter of London.
www.planetware.com /london/soho-gb-l-soho.htm   (420 words)

  
 Soho London guide, area information, local guide to london's soho
On the other hand, it remains the epitome of London cool, the bars and restaurants are some of the best in the world and it's as near as you'll get to 24 hour living in the UK.
Soho is Gay London, Chinese London, Red Light London, Late London and Media London.
Soho fits neatly into an area bordered by Oxford Street in the north, Shaftesbury Avenue in the south, Regents Street in the west and Charing Cross Road in the east.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /home_feat_local_soho.asp   (280 words)

  
 The Mystery Worshipper: St Anne's, Soho, London
The church: This is the parish church of Soho and reflects the diversity of the area.
The neighbourhood: Soho is squalid or vibrant – depending on your point of view.
On Sunday morning the streets are fairly quiet and the resident population is recovering from the boisterous street life of Soho Saturday nights...
www.shipoffools.com /Mystery/2002/502Mystery.html   (1184 words)

  
 Soho Restaurants in London - Recommended Soho Restaurant, London Restaurants in Soho   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
A cultural melting pot, the best restaurants in Soho find inspiration not only in far flung climes but also in their immediate surroundings.
Your chicken at Leon is guaranteed to be free-range, your lamb grass-fed, your fish from sustainable shoals and your coffee fresh, organic and fair-trade.
With Ping Pong’s first restaurant in London’s Soho, architect David Marquardt and brand designer Niclas Sellebråten have developed an interior architecture and style that is contemporary yet respectful of the traditions of dim sum cuisine.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /home_feat_10things_restaurants_soho.asp   (728 words)

  
 London's Soho Theatre: LondonNet Feature
Soho Theatre Company was founded in 1969 by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud and resident at the Soho Poly Theatre until 1990.
Soho Theatre and Writers' Centre has a range of rooms which are available for hire.
The Soho theatre bar is within the Cafe Lazeez brasserie on the ground floor, which also serves a range of award winning Indian fusion dishes and light bar snacks.
www.londonnet.co.uk /ln/out/ent/theatre_soho.html   (1316 words)

  
 Soho london travel tips and guide
Fourth, London is the gay capital of the UK and Gay Soho lies at the very heart of this, with the most famous part being around Old Compton Street.
Lastly, Soho is renowned for its "Adult Entertainment" in its Redlight District.
Soho fut un havre pour les refugiés du monde entier durant le grand incendie de Londres en 1666.
www.studios92.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /guide/soho.htm   (379 words)

  
 tourist information on Soho, London, England; a guide from TourUK
In the 20th century, as the local population began to fall, Soho became known for its cheap restaurants and entertainment's, both legal and illegal.
In the 1950's Soho was famous for its jazz, Ronnie Scott opened his first jazz club in 1959 on Gerrard Street, before moving to Frith Street in 1965.
Today, Soho's narrow streets are home to around 5,000 residents, a mix of local tenants, artists, media workers, tailors, market traders, dealers, prostitutes and the homeless people, who shelter in Soho's doorways and alleyways.
www.touruk.co.uk /london_soho/london_soho.htm   (433 words)

  
 London Night club, The Soho Lounge Party Venue Hire and Members Bar Nightclub Soho West End London
The Soho Lounge charismatically combines the cool and idyllic with the vibrant and the happening aspects of the London Night Club scene.
Later on in the evenings you can find out what a London Night Club is all about with great music and a friendly vivacious atmosphere to immerse yourself in.
The Soho Lounge has been designed to maximize space and to create a sleek and stylish Bohemian venue that is one of the few central London Night clubs that oozes quality and premier service but still manages to retain that personal touch that is so lacking in many Night clubs in London.
www.the-soho-lounge.co.uk   (497 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Soho Street Guide | Soho Street London, W1D, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London hotel and ...
The nearest underground station to Soho Street is 'Tottenham Court Road ' which is about 3 minutes to the North East.
Whether you wish to browse the clothing racks of Harvey Nick’s or dash to a meeting in the city this is the perfect location.
London's flagship lesbian bar now enjoys a bigger and brighter venue with longer opening hours.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/soho_street_668.html   (1232 words)

  
 London My Soho   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
I've lived here for well over a year now, seen the ads for the soho ball (the next one is fast approaching) and thought it was for old and stuffy peeps!.
Soho is a corruption of 'So-Hoe' dating from the 17th Century.
Soho is a good mile WEST of Holborn anyway.
www.movethat.co.uk /London/My/Soho   (1644 words)

  
 The House of Charity - St Barnabas in Soho
A house that is the 'hidden treasure of Soho, and a charity that provided one of the first hostels in London.
This is on the first floor corner of the house and overlooks Greek Street and Soho Square.
Soho became a far less fashionable place - and the house proved hard to sell.
www.infed.org /walking/wa-barnab.htm   (679 words)

  
 london hotels - The Ritz, LONDON - Escapades Picadilly - St James - Soho hotels, London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
London hotels - Escapades hotels in the Picadilly - St James - Soho area
After The Ritz in Paris opened in 1898 it was followed by The Ritz in London in 1906.
All the hotel's public rooms extend off the building's central gallery, creating a series of grand salons in which to see and be seen.
www.webscapades.com /england/london/hotels/the-ritz.htm   (216 words)

  
 Soho Hotels London UK
Soho Hotels London UK Soho Hotels list shows hotels that are within the Soho area / location or within a 5 to 10 minute walk of Soho.
www.h4mob.com - you can now access London hotels from any mobile* phone or PDA with internet access, the site is specially built to offer a fast solution for people on the move with sms text confirmation of booking request and booking confirmation.
Hotel London booking offers a wide range of hotels and services including tours and excursions in and around London city.
www.hotellondonbooking.com /london/soho-hotels.asp?skey=   (376 words)

  
 BBC World Service | Our London | Food and Drink
The first generation of Chinese in London were the Cantonese-speaking people, from Hong Kong and southern China, who arrived during the 1880s.
One of Soho's most famous dishes is the Crispy Aromatic Duck which evolved from Peking Duck.
In London it is deep fried, which makes it easier to eat — the meat can be shredded with a fork and there are no bones.
www.bbc.co.uk /worldservice/specials/177_food/page4.shtml   (466 words)

  
 a stroll around soho, london with photographs
The map opposite shows the route taken on a stroll round Soho with a borrowed digital camera.
All the pictures were taken in the course of a lunch break - just everyday sights from the West End.
They aren't meant to be well formed photographs - they are meant to show the idiosyncrasies of a particular location and these disclose themselves in the details.
freespace.virgin.net /martin.curley/soho_tns.htm   (94 words)

  
 Soho Hotel London (Soho)
Soho's first modern luxury hotel situated between Dean Street and Wardour Street.
Soho Hotel has 85 bedrooms, the Refuel bar and restaurant, two state-of-the art screening rooms and a fully equipped gym and treatment rooms.
Add Soho Hotel to a list of your favourite nice things in London, places you want to go, or a new list on any subject… (more)
www.urbanpath.com /london/contemporary-hotels/soho-hotel.htm   (116 words)

  
 Regent Palace Hotel - Soho
Located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Sq, Regent st, Soho, Trafalgar Square are all moments away.
The hotel makes an excellent base for those wishing to explore London and is in an excellent location for those who are in London on business.
London Eye (2Km) - At 135 metres in height, the London Eye is the world's highest observation wheel.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/hotels-in-soho/ah-128678.html   (561 words)

  
 THE SOHO HOTEL, London, United Kingdom
Situated in a quiet street in the heart of Soho it will be the most luxurious hotel to have ever opened in the area.
It is surrounded by some of London's most vibrant restaurants, bars, theatres and cafes.
There are 91 spectacular bedrooms, suites and apartments including rooftop penthouses with wrap around terraces and views stretching far and wide across London.
www.your-london-hotels.com /forview/united-kingdom/london/the-soho-hotel.html   (194 words)

  
 Charlotte Street Hotel, Charlotte Street, North Soho, London - Discount London Hotels
Charlotte Street is London's urban hideaway situated in the media neighbourhood of North Soho, popular with business and discerning tourists.
It is just a couple of minutes walk from Oxford Street, Soho Square, the theatre district and the West End's attractions, and is surrounded by some of London's most vibrant bars, restaurants and cafes.
It is just a minute’s walk from Soho Square and the theatre district within easy reach of the financial district, and is surrounded by some of London’s most vibrant bars, restaurants and cafés.
www.hotels-london.co.uk /charlotte-street.hotel   (604 words)

  
 LONDON hotels - PICADILLY - ST JAMES - SOHO area - Escapades travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
London hotels directory - Hotels in the Picadilly - St James - Soho area London
The Chesterfield Mayfair is located in the exclusive Mayfair section of London.
Situated on Hyde Park Corner in the very heart of London, with impressive views of the Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace.
www.webscapades.com /england/london/picadilly-stjames-soho.htm   (288 words)

  
 CNN - Blast rocks London's Soho district - April 30, 1999
LONDON (CNN) -- An explosion in the Soho district of London injured at least 10 people on Friday evening, fire officials said.
The blast, which witnesses said occurred at a pub in the neighborhood, was the third explosion this month in London.
Police and firefighters were investigating the blast, which followed bomb attacks in two racially mixed districts over the last two weeks.
www.cnn.com /WORLD/europe/9904/30/london.blast.01   (183 words)

  
 Soho Hotel | London Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
In fact, as soon as the red-brick, loftlike building opened its doors, it became hard to believe that it was the first upscale hotel in gritty Soho.
Its public rooms are boldly designed with bright fuschia and acid green, but the large bedrooms are much more calm, most with neutral, beige-and-cream tones, or subtle, sophisticated pinstripes, all offset by modern furniture.
The bar and restaurant, Refuel, has already become one of the city's hotspots, and there are movie screening rooms downstairs, in case the wide-screen TVs in the rooms aren't big enough.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=london@91&cur_section=lod&property_id=420298   (140 words)

  
 St. James's, Mayfair, Piccadilly & Soho London
In 16th century London, Soho was a hunting ground attached to Westminster Palace, and the area allegedly takes its name from a hunting cry used to call hounds.
Until the Great Fire of London in 1666, Soho was mainly composed of fields with a small number of cottages in the vicinity of Wardour Street, then known as Coleman Hedge Lane.
In recent years, Soho has become a well-established venue for the gay community with lots of gay bars, cafés and clubs opening in the area.
www.1st4londonhotels.co.uk /guide/overview/mayfair.shtml   (369 words)

  
 Welcome to Village - Soho, London
The Village has become a firm fixture on Soho's gay scene since opening in 1991.
The Village was the first of it's kind to be opened in London and since then there have been dozens of bars who have copied it's successful formula.
Light, clean and friendly are the three by-words that have became associated with the Village.
www.village-soho.co.uk   (177 words)

  
 Hazlitt's Hotel, Soho Square, London
Hazlitt's occupies three historic houses, dating back to 1718, in Frith Street, Soho Square and was the former home of William Hazlitt (1778-1830), a painter and writer whose clergyman father founded the Unitarian church in Boston, Mass, USA.
Frith Street is in the heart of Soho, one of London's most fascinating districts.
Things went downhill in the 19th century and by the 1960s Soho was famous as the vice centre of London.
www.londonnet.co.uk /ln/guide/resources/offerhazlitts.html   (359 words)

  
 Soho Hotels | accommodation | hotels in Soho London
The Shaftesbury Hotel London has been fully refurbished as a boutique hotel, complete with all the luxurious features that their clientele may need.
Situated in the heart of London's West End, the Hotel is only a few minutes walk from Oxford Street.
Hazlitt's is the ideal base in the heart of London's theatre land, with an intimate charm no large hotel can match.
www.kayukay.co.uk /sohohotels.html   (570 words)

  
 The Soho Hotel London - online hotel reservations
A distinguished member of Design Hotels TM, the Soho Hotel is a full service luxury hotel in the heart of London's Soho.
There is a lot of modern British art as well as a spectacular ten foot bronze Botero sculpture of a cat standing guard in the lobby.
London: The Soho Hotel is based in central London.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=312451   (517 words)

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