Suited and booted in Soho: A man wearing a bowler hat and carrying an umbrella walks past fruit and vegetable market stalls in Soho, London, October 1970. (Picture: Epics/Getty Images.)
This collection of incredible photographs charts the rich cultural history and vibrancy of one of London's most cherished areas.
Spanning almost 100 years, the images capture Soho's unique characters - and the iconic venues that have thrived within the pocket of central London.
From Madame JoJo's to Ronnie Scott's, Soho is home to clubs and bars - and people - which have contributed to the area's reputation as one of the capital's most risqué but best-loved corners.
But long before it became known for fashion, arts and music, the area was famed for its fruit and vegetable markets and being called home by wealthy members of the aristocracy.
Campaigners say it is now at risk of losing its distinctive character from development in central London and the cost of renting or owning business premises continues to soar.
Ronnie Scott's: Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Dave Holland performing live on stage for BBC 'Jazz Scene' TV show David Redfern Premium Collection at Ronnie Scott's in 1969 (Picture: David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images)
Leslie Hardcastle, who is president of the Soho Society, has lived in the area for 47 years.
He
told the Standard part of what has protected it in the past is the
"wall" of grand buildings in roads such as Oxford Street and Regent
Street which surrounds it.Spanning almost 100 years, the images capture Soho's unique characters - and the iconic venues that have thrived within the pocket of central London.
From Madame JoJo's to Ronnie Scott's, Soho is home to clubs and bars - and people - which have contributed to the area's reputation as one of the capital's most risqué but best-loved corners.
But long before it became known for fashion, arts and music, the area was famed for its fruit and vegetable markets and being called home by wealthy members of the aristocracy.
Campaigners say it is now at risk of losing its distinctive character from development in central London and the cost of renting or owning business premises continues to soar.
Ronnie Scott's: Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Dave Holland performing live on stage for BBC 'Jazz Scene' TV show David Redfern Premium Collection at Ronnie Scott's in 1969 (Picture: David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images)
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