A-Z of Soho and Fitzrovia: Places-People-History

Soho and Fitzrovia are two of London's most vibrant and bohemian neighborhoods, divided geographically only by Oxford Street. This book offers an engaging tour of these areas, including the theatres, shops, clubs, and restaurants that bring the city to life. Soho is a melting pot of cultures and influences, home to iconic places such as Carnaby Street, Ronnie Scotts jazz club, and the Windmill Theatre. Fitzrovia is more refined and was home to authors such as Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Soho and Fitzrovia are two of London's most vibrant and bohemian neighborhoods, located geographically only by Oxford Street. These areas have a fascinating and occasionally dark history, and author Johnny Homer takes readers on an engaging tour of these areas in his book.

Today, Soho is at the center of the capital's Theatreland and entertainment scene. It boasts theatres, shops, clubs, restaurants, and streets, squares, and alleyways that bring the city to life during the day and at night. Soho has long been a playground for illicit pleasure, high and low culture, pubs, brothels, and gangland feuds. It is a unique melting pot of cultures and influences, home to iconic places such as Carnaby Street, Ronnie Scott's jazz club, the Windmill Theatre, and Private Eye magazine.

Fitzrovia, on the other hand, is perhaps more refined. It is a district of fashion houses, advertising agencies, and the BBC. In the past, it had a bohemian reputation and was home to authors such as Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw. Today, it is known for its trendy restaurants, bars, and boutiques.

Discover more about famous residents and notable venues such as the Fitzroy Tavern, the UFO Club, and the landmark Post Office Tower. From Karl Marx to Mozart, Casanova to Jimi Hendrix, the inventor of television to the man who introduced the espresso machine into England, A-Z of Soho and Fitzrovia offers an irreverent historical guide to London's liveliest locality.

Once you enter these neighborhoods, you may never want to leave. They are full of life, energy, and history, and offer a glimpse into the city's past and present. Whether you are a local or a visitor, Soho and Fitzrovia are worth exploring.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 165 x 235 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445694757