50 Carnaby Street, Commercial building in Soho, London, United Kingdom.
50 Carnaby Street is a commercial building in the heart of Soho with retail shops on its ground and upper floors. The building sits along one of London's most famous shopping streets, mixing retail spaces with its historic location.
The building served as a gathering place for black artists and intellectuals in the 1930s and later as a jazz club. After World War II, it remained a music and entertainment venue with different clubs operating until the 1950s.
The street became a center where young people created their own fashion trends starting in the 1960s. Today, the shops here reflect that legacy as places where visitors explore personal style choices.
The building is easily accessible on foot since it sits on a well-known shopping street served by multiple bus lines and underground stations. The street access is level and crowded pavements make navigation straightforward even during busy times.
The building was an important space for black British culture at a time when such venues were rare. Its transformation from a jazz club to a modern retail space shows how the street itself has evolved over decades.
Location: London
GPS coordinates: 51.51250,-0.13858
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20
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