Tag Archives: People of Soho

Remembering Herbert “Flash” Gordon: Friendship and the Soho Flaneurs

Yesterday, on a beautiful crisp autumn afternoon, we gathered to pay our final respects to our dear friend and much-loved character across the London scene, Herbert Gordon, known to us as “Flash.” Flash was a vibrant part of our community, known for his role as part of the “Soho Flaneurs,” a close-knit group of stylishContinue reading “Remembering Herbert “Flash” Gordon: Friendship and the Soho Flaneurs”

Twenty Years in Soho | My Soho Times

To kick-start our International Women’s Month series, we’re highlighting Soho resident and founder of My Soho Times, Kai Lutterodt aka The Soho Girl. In this article (originally published in the winter issue of the Soho Clarion), Kai reflects on her two decades of calling Soho home…

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…

Soho Parish School kids light up the Streets of Soho again this Christmas | My Soho Times

Tuesday the 14th November. Yep, that’s when the Christmas madness officially began, thanks to the highly creative children of Soho Parish School behind the Soho Kids Xmas Lights project. They pulled off their very own spectacular Christmas Light switch-on (move aside world-renowned Carnaby Street, Regent Street, and Oxford Street switch-ons, these youngsters have skills thatContinue reading “Soho Parish School kids light up the Streets of Soho again this Christmas | My Soho Times”

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…

Friends Like These: Meet The Soho Flaneurs | My Soho Times

From the French word meaning ‘to stroll around’, you’ll most likely spot these Soho regulars in their usual cafe hangouts – Bar Italia, Bar Bruno and My Place, amongst others – catching up with locals, and even posing for the ‘gram. Fashionable and distinctively cool, they have a unique bond based on their connection toContinue reading “Friends Like These: Meet The Soho Flaneurs | My Soho Times”

Diary of a Soho Creative: Celine Hispiche | My Soho Times

We begin the New Year with a throwback to author and performer Celine Hispiche’s journal account of life in Soho as a new season begins… With the sudden change in weather, I love when Soho goes into its cosy Autumn phase.  I feel very lucky to live in the heart of it all and toContinue reading “Diary of a Soho Creative: Celine Hispiche | My Soho Times”

Made in Soho: Faces from a Thriving Soho

Six people with strong connections to Soho share what it meant for them to survive – and thrive – during the lockdown(s) of 2020-2021…