Gangster Tour of Soho
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Gangster Tour of Soho
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Highlights
A tour by someone who was here living or working in the area in 60's/70's during the mod and flower power generations, when Soho was buzzing with gangsters, bent policemen, fashion, clubs, nightspots and coffee bars!
I actually knew many of these people.and experienced many of these events, at the time! This means I can give plenty of in depth info about how exciting a place Soho was!
Itinerary
The London Palladium
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe stop outside this theatre famous in the 1960's/70's for Sunday Night at the London Palladium and we also look at the plaque to Brian Epstein the manager of the BeatlesCourthouse Hotel
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe stop outside the stage door to the London Palladium to look at the many famous face who have appeared here. Then move along to the Courthouse Hotel which at one time was Great Marlborough St's Magistrates court where many famous face were tried for drug charges and other offencesCarnaby Street
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEntering Carnaby Street we stop to talk about the many gangsters who were in soho over the years right from the 1920's with people like Darby Sabini, Billy Kimber (Peaky Blinders) Billy Hill, Jack 'Spot' Comer, The Messina Bros etc50 Carnaby St
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMany clubs have stood here over the years right from 1930's until 1970'sSpirit of Soho Mural
5 minsAdmission Ticket Freethis show the many famous and infamous people who have lived in Soho From Cassonova and Mozart to George Melly, Jeffery Bernard, Brendan Behan and Johnnie Dankworth.John Snow
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere is a replica pump outside the pub named after John Snow recognized as the first British epidemiologist who solved the mystery of a cholera outbreak here in 1854 which had already killed 500 peopleWalker's Court
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere stood Raymond's Revue Bar the first place in Soho where stripper could move once naked. Paul Raymond also was a published of men's magazines Men Only, Mayfair and escort and a property magnate worth £650 millionWardour Street
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere stood the Flamingo Club where a who's who of British and American Rock and pop stars flocked in 1960's-70'sGerrard Street
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom the Boulogne Restaurant, a hostess club at Wardour St end,to no 15, where the Kray twins open their El Morrocco club after their first central London club Esmeralder's barn in Kensington bak to 1920's and Kate Merricks (the Nightclub Queen) 43 Club at number 43 this street has been full of Clubs and gangsters over the yearsThe French House
8 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOpposite The French House we will further discuss the Kray Twins and their relationship with Lord BoothbyGreen Plaque:n2i's Coffee Bar
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe birthplace of British Rock & Roll run by a wrestler Dr Death here many future stars were discovered from 1960 onwards Tommy Steel, Cliff Richards & the Shadows, Screaming Lord Sutch and many others, now a great Fish & Chip restaurant Poppies!Frith Street
2 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLooking down we can see Ronnie Scotts cLub still here today although the great man and his wife Cleo Laine are sadly now gone.Greek Street
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn the corner with Old Compton St we will discuss the Krays and the murder of Jack the Hat and the Mad Axman Frank Mitchell, Freddie Foreman, Ronnie Knight ( Barbara Windsor's 1st husband) and the murder of Alfredo Zomperelli58 Greek St
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe last stop where we will discuss police corruption in 1960's-70's Bernie Silvers top dog here at the time, Frank Mifsud who ran most of the doorbell flats.Commander Drury of Scotland Yard his relationship with pron baron Jimmy Humpheries and his wife Rusty Gaynor. We will end the tour here it is a five minute walk from either Tottenham Court Rd Tube Station (Central/Northern/ Elizabeth lines) or Leicester Sq TubeStation (Piccadilly/ Northern lines)
What's included
INCLUDED
Walking Tour of Soho with many shops restaurants and bars in area to visit after the tour!
NOT INCLUDED
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Snacks
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unsuitable for under 18's
Location
Address
8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF, UK
Provider
Jack the Ripper Walks
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