Soho, Entertainment district in Westminster, London, England
This district in Westminster spreads across a network of narrow streets lined with theaters, music clubs, restaurants and small independent shops. Buildings stand close together, many with colorful facades and illuminated signs that become more prominent after dark.
The area began as part of royal hunting grounds opened up in the 16th century. French refugees settled here in the late 17th century, reshaping the district into a residential neighborhood.
The narrow streets fill with theatergoers, music lovers and people heading to small clubs and bars throughout the evening. Performers, artists and night workers have gathered here for decades, treating the district as both stage and meeting place.
Several underground stations lie within walking distance and provide access at all hours. The narrow streets are best explored on foot, as vehicles move slowly through the area.
An old water pump on Broad Street marks the site where John Snow traced the source of a cholera outbreak in 1854. His investigation led to new understanding about how diseases spread and improved urban water systems.
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