With the Summer Olympic Games Paris (26 July 2024 – 11 August 2024) fast approaching, Nicholas Cox delves into the deep-rooted French connection closer to home. Soho offers a taste of France right in the heart of London through history and today’s contemporary restaurants. Bon appétit!
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Dine like a Parisian at Blanchette | My Soho Times
Soho, with its historic connection to French culture, has been a vibrant hub of diversity and heritage for centuries. When writing about Soho in 1720, John Strype, the historian and vicar of Leyton noted, “the abundance of French people”. The area’s ties to French culture can be traced back to the 18th century when FrenchContinue reading “Dine like a Parisian at Blanchette | My Soho Times”
The Colony Room Green | My Soho Times
Nicholas Cox muses on the revival of the notorious Colony Room Club, a legendary haunt in Soho, now reincarnated as the Colony Room Green in Mayfair…
In the footsteps of Jeffrey Bernard | My Soho Times
Jeffrey Bernard was a renowned figure in London’s vibrant, bohemian neighbourhood of Soho. Notorious for his excessive drinking and partying, his lifestyle added to his legendary status. Join Nicholas Cox as he re-traces the footsteps of this prominent Soho figure with a guide though Soho. But first, let’s find out who Bernard was…
Old Soho Remembered: Recollecting the Eighties with Nicholas Cox | My Soho Times
Soho holds a special place in the hearts of many, evoking cherished memories that are often deeply personal. In this article, Nicholas Cox takes us on a nostalgic journey through time in his recollection of Old Soho Remembered…
Let’s Drink to That: Pubs in Soho & Fitzrovia with Real History | My Soho Times
Join Nicholas Cox on a trail across Soho and Fitzrovia to discover his pick of pubs, some dating as far back as the early 1700’s, with a lasting legacy – and a story or two to tell!
The Return of The Roaring Twenties and Soho’s Speakeasy Bars
Nicholas Cox walks us through The Return of The Roaring Twenties and Soho’s Speakeasies… this iconic square mile is about to roar louder than it has ever roared before!
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