"I try not to film people taking a leak". 😂 That's why I love this channel--its 100% genuine and in the moment. So much better than scripted tours and those un-narrated walk-arounds where you have no idea what you're looking at. Its like walking around town with a friend giving you a running commentary.
I just wanted to say that as a poor American college student who's going to study abroad in London during winter and spring, you're free things to do in London Videos have really helped me. Thanks a lot!
I had a Kiwi friend who lived on Rupert Street, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus. It was noisy with police sirens going off all night, there were prostitutes hanging around outside his door, and as an IT contractor who did quite well, I could not fathom his choice of living accommodation. He explained the attraction of Soho to me this way: where he is from - Wellington, NZ - nothing ever happens, it is as boring as a place can be, so being surrounded with all the night life was like a great heavenly adventure for him :)
You know what? I get it, I used to live in a rough area that was about 10 minutes from the city centre. It was noisy, there was dodgy people about, people having loud parties every weekend etc I now live in a very quiet nice suburb and I sometimes weirdly miss where I used to live. Like nothing happens here, at all…not even police sirens 😂
New Zealand has it's own notorious areas. There is a certain comfort and safety in living amoungst the bustle and sirens. I lived in the dubious high density parts of South Auckland for years. You're never alone and the living is cheaper. The police sirens and red flashing lights are part of the ambience.
It's official, the weekend has begun when Hannah posts. Yay! Loved this Soho stroll, enjoyed the mix of high/low as it's what urban living is all about. Aesthete Simon Horsley lived in Soho, enough of a recommendation for me.
I love these Hannah. Walking with you enjoying the vibes and listening to your wonderful presentation. You mixing the history and fun facts is just a perfect way to enjoy London walks. You could easily have a show on TV. 👍
Hannah, you keep on surprising people with your fresh and honest vlogs of London. Hope to visit London soon and I will for sure check your vlogs and use your tips!😎😀
Ran into Pete Townshend in a quiet bar in Oxford a few years back. Didn't have any idea Who it was (!) at the time. I'm originally from California and he said he knew LA well, so we talked about that and told him I was heading for Scotland on the sleeper train that night and wanted a good place to eat and hang out. He told me he had spent a lot of time in Soho!! And he nicely told me about a restaurant above the French Pub on Dean Street. I no longer remember the name, but it was so lovely and even though by myself, they gave me a great table and I caught the train without knowing anything remarkable had happened. Thanks Hannah for this video about Soho and reminding me of a long ago day in London.
I remember the puppet shops in Soho when I visited in the early 70's . Then noticed how there had been a certain amount of cleaning of the area when I visited 90's. I also remember the smells ! Great video again Hannah. Lots of humour with interesting facts and information thrown in ! Thank you.
@@olbird7647 I wasn't too familiar with the Who, just their music, but eventually saw a picture of him. To check it out I looked him up and he was restoring a house in the Oxford area at the time.
Hannah I can remember Carnaby Street in late 60s early 70s, I lived in Sussex but was in London frequently. Carnaby Street was fantastic, mostly independent boutiques. You did not go into Soho though. Oxford Street was great as well. Other top trendy places were Sloane Square and Kensington High Street. Love your vlogs and the history I learn about London.
My husband and I went to Carnaby street this year but we could not find any independent shops . The ones that sold Mod clothing . Do you know if there are still any around ? If not Carnaby street where would it be these days ? We live in USA and will be back in London next year and would love to go to those shops . Thanks
My mum worked in Old Bond Street in the 70's. We often walked (about a 10-15 minute walk) from her work to Berwick Street market. Once we'd crossed Regent Street into Soho she'd say, "hold my hand & look straight ahead! keep looking straight ahead!" 😂 I didn't quite understand then why. Then we'd walk, very quickly, with me being dragged along until we reached our destination. Soho in the 70's was seedy; red lights everywhere, brightly lit doorways with groups of men loitering around them, whole shop fronts covered with lots of pictures of naked/semi naked women on display, 'top shelf' bookshops. It was like another world from classy Bond Street! I remember Carnaby Street and going to Coffee Bars, and Patisseries, all of which seemed very grown up and sophisticated to me at the time. The area seems so tame and clean now in comparison.
Hannah, my wife and I thought it was another fab video. “I don’t know what word to use without my channel getting in trouble…I’ll call them puppet shops” 😂😂😂. Kept us laughing. Keep being you and keeping us entertained. Have a blessed week.
I used to go to college in Charing Cross Road, and there’s never a dull moment in the area, particularly the strong wafts of Chinese food across the Soho air, the Purple Peep Shows, Raymond Revuebar etc. The area is fascinating and could spend many an hour soaking in the atmosphere and the sights and sounds. If you haven’t visited Seven Dials, I’d truly recommend it, such a cool and unique space.
Hi Hannah, In my young day about fifty years ago now, I loved spending the afternoon just walking around Soho, soaking up its unique atmosphere. It doesn’t feel so magical to me now, Soho has changed, and I’ve got older, but I treasure those memories.
Yes I was thinking this. We would visit just to see it fifty years ago. We used to think of it as the home of Paul Raymond and Raymond's review bar and Fiona Richmond and later Mary Millington. We were so grateful for the entertainment they provided even though they were probably rarely in Greek St. They were pushing boundaries and Mary was trapped into addiction poor soul. The Windmill never closed! We would walk there from Leicester Square passing China town.
I was walking around Soho recently and I didn't see any homeless people or anyone making a mess of any type. Apparently San Francisco is slightly different.
I hope Soho always remains a little bit sleazy, bohemian and just an area where you leave judgement as you enter. it was a big part of my 20s and 30s and I have very fond memories of the area.
Soho is all things to all people, catering for those needs which money can buy. Tucked away behind Piccadilly with its own unique life, historically one of the best centers for food, fashion and rock and roll, and one the nastiest and charming places in London.
Well said! It’s so sad how it’s now just another shopping area with the same bloody shops you find everywhere. Miss the old 80s SoHo, music & fashion was still really good!
@@RnR-Rebel I was a small child in the 80s so no recollections from that era but I have fond memories of Soho in the early 2000s when I used to frequent Gossips and the Crobar, both sadly long gone.
@@DarcyDigs - Gossips! They were around in the 80s also! I understand your view as around ‘03 is when I started seeing the change from nightclub central to gentrification. So sad in 02 when I was w/ kiddo at 2 , pushing in pram & pointing out mumma’s old haunts, remembering I was at one of the last Marquee Club gigs; the very RnR pub I knew the landlord & friends all worked at that has history going back to the Stones. Now some high street shop. It’s where Keith Richards asked Ronnie to join the Stones & in the 80s even crazier! I love SoHo & always will as it was part of allowing a deep healing & to bring me back to myself as a fully actualised old 🦇🤣. 😘🧡
@@RnR-Rebel Goodness, what was the pub's name? I'm a huge Stones fan and planning a little pilgrimage to old haunts when I'm in London next month! In Soho (and Chelsea too actually) you really walk in the footsteps of legends and I try to take all the changes with a pinch of salt otherwise too depressing. Would have loved to take a time machine back to the Batcave!
Your vlogs are always informative and interesting! There are places to go or not go. It depends on an individual's interest. London is a place where things are always happening one can't be bored!
OMG, I had completely forgotten about the Trocadero for the last 25 years, as a kid I used to demand my parents take me to the arcade there and SegaWorld later, whenever we went into London. Thanks for making me feel old too Hannah 👴
Same here. I posted a comment asking if Hannah remembers the Guinness world of records at the trocadero. must be 40 years ago went to London to see it.
You took me on a sweet nostalgic trip by mentioning Trocadero!!! That Bowling Alley, Cinema, Gaming arcade, Ripley's and Vintage Dressup Photographers Etc! 😻 I moved to London couple of years before you in 2006 and i do remember Soho still having a "dodgy" reputation and still good few of "those" shops still around as you walk about. About a decade later came Media companies and media houses setting up thier offices in Soho. Camden too still had some goth vibe and arts & culture left, truft leather stores, cheap unhealthy food stalls even cheaper in the last hour and wasn't gentrified yet. I miss that dirty but authentic London. Now you may as well be in NYC or any other major city, wont know much different. 😿🤦♂️
Yes, similar era for me & my short-lived time in LDN. Same memories & experiences as yourself. Cherish those days but I ve barely visited since I left. Everything has changed so much.
I loved Soho Square I worked in the green building which was Richard Williams Animation. from 1973 until about 1987. It was the place to be, with all the lovely little cafes and working through the night walking to the camera houses to take film at 3am was lovely it always felt safe. seeing certain ladies always walking rather small dogs .cough cough!! I could just about walk to Fortum and Maison's in my lunch break or a march to Liberty's. I loved this Hannah it was so lovely to visit a blast from the past sigh!!!!!!!! Thankyou so much xxx
Thank you Hannah for taking us all along with you on your adventures! I found your wonderful channel during Covid and I am so happy that I did! Your fun and relatable banter was a great respite from the yuckiness of the pandemic. I hope someday to make it back to London-was there in 1983 on a high school graduate choir trip. Thank you again for what you are doing-bringing smiles and joy to so many!
I wish I was young enough to have lived in London in the 60's as Carnaby Street was the scene for fashion. It's where a lot of the rock stars such as the Beatles, Stones, Who, Jimi Hendrix got their fashion. King's Rd In Chelsea district was another hub for great hippie fashion. in the late 70's, a woman opened up the first 60's and 70's revival clothing store called Sherry's of London. She was on Carnaby for many years but recently moved her store to nearby Poland Street. It's an amazing place and I met her on my last trip and picked up a couple of shirts. I will be back again next year. The Algerian Coffee House you showed is a real gem of a store. It has an amazing aroma. You can get a great cup of coffee at a great price. I bought a half a pound of their medium Brazilian. Carnaby, Soho, and China Town are still good to visit though I probably would stay away during the late night and early mornings. I have seen it still quite busy around midnight and it makes for seeing some interesting characters let me tell you.
Now the 'try not film people taking a leak ' quote definitely you have graduated as an honorary aussie. Wow never seen one of those in the street. If I got to London I would have a look just to say so. Every city has their how should I put it undesirable areas where certain activities happen. And brisbane has shops that sell certain products!!!. But it's interesting to see how things have changed over the decades. So glad you have got some nice weather. We had 10 days of beautiful weather but then about 4,days of fog and rain. Have a great weekend and week. Will catch you next week. ❤❤❤❤
Hannah, this is another very insightful vlog in an area of London that is very interesting for sure! Thx for taking us into SOHO in London, where it seems that you can pretty much find anything at all! The parks are SO crowded when the sun is out, it almost looked like "musical chairs", the way everyone was taking literally every available seat! Ha! Hannah, I appreciate all the time & effort you invest in making these wonderful vlogs! I also hope that you are enjoying your late summer weather, & time away from work! Take care Hannah & be safe, & I look forward to seeing your next vlog in a week!!!
I think it's a good time to visit off-season. It's very, very crowded anytime of the year but especially during summer. Have a very pleasant trip. I'm sure Hannah's videos are interesting for you to watch for places you might want to explore.
Wouldn't be a fun video without a fancy car siting, bakery/sweet shop, and a rickshaw riding through. Ready for Fall/Autumn here in FL. It has been oppressively hot and humid. Love the bit of a history lesson given and your commentary is always on point.
I guess we should be thankful you didn’t do your vlog in Smell-O-Vision. Lots of fun moments. Thanks for always sharing with us. And, no, I wouldn’t visit Soho.
Great video @Hannah Ricketts ! Fond memories of Soho. First time my “big” brother took me there when I first went to London back in the rainy and gloomy Summer of ‘84. 5 days of dark June skies, IRA bombings but I fell in love with London and the seedy Soho with great record stores. Returned on Valentine’s day 88 with friends from school. Remember they went to Raymond’s Revue Bar (young men abroad huh?😄) £5 entrance, mandatory drink £50 😂🤣 which was a fortune back then. In the 90’s I went to concerts at the Astoria on Wardour Street and went clubbing with my mates in the 90’s. Took photos like the Oasis album sleeve of Morning Glory on Berwick Street. And no Oasis will NEVER REUNITE! And they shouldn’t. You can never relive the magic of Earls Court 1995! Saw the area change over the decades,, but still love it. Sister Ray Records I still visit aswell as John Snow (my sons got me there as they liked that guy in game of Thrones with that name). God, do I sound old now?
Hannah Can't Believe There Is Men's Loos Outside!!!!! 😮😮Not For Me Soho, I Like My Greenery, And Too Busy as well. Great To See. Have a Lovely Weekend xx😊
Knocking about down Soho. Red lighting, blue filming and dark alleys. Exotic entertainment. The district is an intriguing place. Enticing shop fronts and arcades keeping the character of the place. It felt curiously like home The backdrop of many old UK cop shows and movies, often censored from my child eyes. Cheap booze and even cheaper lives. [ You lead us along the best places SOHO. !! 🐎] Thanks for the peep into the more lurid side of London.
The Queen of TH-cam is looking stunning 🎉 ❤ You crack me up with all your quips😂 You make every vlog interesting and entertaining ‼️ I am thankful I don’t have smell a vision 😂 as we walk in this area 😂 I’m 6’2” so yes I’m all about comfort. That’s the reason I hate sports cars 😂 and no I’m not sitting in uncomfortable theater seats 😂 I hope the sun shines for you this weekend 🌹🔥❤️
Good fun walking with you Hannah and interesting research on the early days of Soho. Clever choice of words when referring to the “”adult shops” and the people who like sticky breaking in those shops. Have a good week.
I love how confident you are when you vlog in public; it's so hard to be confident whilst doing it, but you absolutely kill it. It's really inspiring. Also, I never knew that Soho was home to some "adult services" Maybe it's cause I was born in 2002, but who knows. Anyways, as always, I love the video; keep up the good stuff, and this is day 8 of commenting until we film a vlog together 💯
Love your cheerful, straight talking style, plus the architecture and places you show us. I have not visited London for about 7 years. Being from Australia it is such a long time in the air to get there. Enjoy the remainder of your Summer!
This is another awesome Friday watching you shopping and exploring London for all the great places and even the not so great places but I always enjoy listening to you, have a wonderful weekend and thank you Lady Hannah.☕👋🇬🇧
I would have loved an area like that when I was young - but not now. That was a fun tour and you're a real pro at making your ad fit right in with the vlog! 😅
Beautiful filming as usual. Thanks Hannah for the detailed research especially mentioning John Snow public health leader who sourced cholera to a water pump in Soho. Monumental!
Love Saturdays (our time zone), it's Hannah time. In the 60's and in my late teens Soho was a sleazy area with ladies of the night and druggys laying in doorways. I used to play interclub business ten pin bowling in Shaftsbury Avenue after work. We had to be careful at night getting to and from our games and no cellphones in those days, you had to be very much aware of your surroundings.
Hey Hannah. I really enjoyed the video you did with your sister! Exploring the shops a bit and then trying out a restaurant! Would love to see more of that x
How cool these summer vlogs are 😎! I'm enjoying it a lot. Btw Hannah, you look beautiful in the video! Wow, no matter if the weather is good or not, or if a place is crazy busy and noisy or not, or even if you just finished work and is on your way home, because you're always thinking of us, just to make another lovely TH-cam video like this. Hannah, you're simply amazing!!! Thanks!!! Soho is really a very cool place to visit! Wishing you a wonderful friday! 🙂💂💐🦋🏵🌹🌻🌼🌷
Love your videos Hannah! Soho, I must admit is definitely my cup of tea (yuck smells aside!), I can just remember the tail end of the dodgy “puppet shop” days but it’s becoming much more gentrified now and is still home to some seriously cool coffee shops and there are still some quiet bits that are great to sit in and have your lunch in (Ching Court is amazing!) - sadly the summer is coming to an end but we’ve still got a couple of weeks of warmth left
Hannah, another cracking video. While I was in school my part time job was with CHAUSSURES RAVEL 1970’s. I worked on Carnaby Street and in Soho for about 6 weeks one summer for them. I know what you mean, the smell, the sites, the whole atmosphere. Thanks for the memories. Have a good Fall break. 🇨🇦
Greetings Hannah.... Why doesn't the City of London turn on the sprinklers at night?? Good heavens! ....too much like common sense, I guess🤷 Keep doing lovely vids... They're much appreciated here in southern Western Aus.🇦🇺💖🇬🇧
Friends introduced us to L'Escargot French Restaurant this past June, just a couple of blocks from Soho Square. At 48 Greek Street. It is the oldest French Restaurant in London. Food is very nice, and the lunch and early dinner prix fixe menu is quite reasonable (25GPB for 2 courses. 30GBP for 3 courses).
And now you must prepare your dinner after all of that walking and vlogging. Hannah, I very much appreciate the effort and amazing talent you put into these videos. Thank you so much Hannah, for this fascinating and often hilarious take on Soho. It really does feel like we are right there with you. I remembered watching, on TH-cam, Jeff Beck in concert, at Ronnie Scott's as you passed by. I had attended a concert by he and Stanley Clarke at the Budokan years ago. Soho may be gradually, as they say becoming gentrified again? Might be a little on the noisy side to take up residence.(lol!) Hampstead is really nice.The sky is a beautiful, clean azure this day. Are you California dreaming?👍💕💌
I love the vibe in Soho. Worked for an ad agency in Sutton Row back in the late 80’s, fantastic times. Great video Hannah….keep clinging onto the summer !
Greetings Hannah 👋🏻🙋🏻♀👋🏻! Your Vlog on London's Soho district has giving me the idea of going to NYC's Soho which I haven't gone is years. I will take a look this weekend to see if it still full of art galleries and boutiques! I enjoyed learning about London's Soho and its evolution. Your vlogs are always a lot of fun!👏👏❤. Your earrings are lovely❤
Hey Hannah, Happy Friday! 😀I totally agree with you about Soho and the other areas in London-they're not my cup of tea either. I’m more into quiet, family-friendly spots. By the way, your dress is stunning, and your hairstyle looks amazing! We missed you on Tuesday, so please keep posting photos on Instagram. Have a fab Friday night and a lovely weekend!💐🇬🇧❤🇺🇸💐
Well done on giving a sanitised view of what Soho is like. I haven't been down there for years, but back in the day, there were some nice restaurants on the way to Charing Cross Road. It's way too congested to be a nice place to live with the late-night crowds.
Thanks for the video Ms. H; TKTS used to be good value in the day but in general, West End is still cheaper than seeing the same show anywhere else in the world .. .. And, you can't beat the concentration of stage shows in one area .. .. The TROC; In the day, they had a top-rate arcade that I may have patronised in days past .. .. May have .. .. HAVE A GREAT WEEK HANNAH!! 🥰🥰🥰
I think Soho is an area you visit or work not really an area to live. When I went to London in the 1980's you passed through going somewhere else, rather than visiting. I feel still has a way to go before being compared to the more affulent areas surrounding it. Stay safe, have fun, see you in your vlog on Friday next week. Steve
Back in the day Hannah Soho was the place to hang out because of the number of clubs or Discos around.it was a really happening place.I suppose it still is but I find it more bomogised and touristy now but that's just me It still has that bohemian aura about it but I don't think I could live there.
Update: Noel and Liam no doubt watched this and then decided to reunite days later. Sadly I didn’t get tickets to Wembley.. but I’m still hopeful ❤
That was some perfectly timed foreshadowing!
Amazing personality and 10/10 good looks! You are truely blessed
"I try not to film people taking a leak". 😂 That's why I love this channel--its 100% genuine and in the moment. So much better than scripted tours and those un-narrated walk-arounds where you have no idea what you're looking at. Its like walking around town with a friend giving you a running commentary.
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I had a Kiwi friend who lived on Rupert Street, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus. It was noisy with police sirens going off all night, there were prostitutes hanging around outside his door, and as an IT contractor who did quite well, I could not fathom his choice of living accommodation. He explained the attraction of Soho to me this way: where he is from - Wellington, NZ - nothing ever happens, it is as boring as a place can be, so being surrounded with all the night life was like a great heavenly adventure for him :)
You know what? I get it, I used to live in a rough area that was about 10 minutes from the city centre. It was noisy, there was dodgy people about, people having loud parties every weekend etc I now live in a very quiet nice suburb and I sometimes weirdly miss where I used to live. Like nothing happens here, at all…not even police sirens 😂
Rupert Street is very much part of the gay heartland in london. Welcoming and fun and you see so many characters around.
New Zealand has it's own notorious areas. There is a certain comfort and safety in living amoungst the bustle and sirens. I lived in the dubious high density parts of South Auckland for years. You're never alone and the living is cheaper. The police sirens and red flashing lights are part of the ambience.
😂😂 great story
I lived almost 21 years in London then when we moved to NZ we lived in Wellington and yes it’s super boring.
It's official, the weekend has begun when Hannah posts. Yay! Loved this Soho stroll, enjoyed the mix of high/low as it's what urban living is all about. Aesthete Simon Horsley lived in Soho, enough of a recommendation for me.
I love these Hannah. Walking with you enjoying the vibes and listening to your wonderful presentation. You mixing the history and fun facts is just a perfect way to enjoy London walks. You could easily have a show on TV. 👍
Hannah, you keep on surprising people with your fresh and honest vlogs of London. Hope to visit London soon and I will for sure check your vlogs and use your tips!😎😀
Ran into Pete Townshend in a quiet bar in Oxford a few years back. Didn't have any idea Who it was (!) at the time. I'm originally from California and he said he knew LA well, so we talked about that and told him I was heading for Scotland on the sleeper train that night and wanted a good place to eat and hang out. He told me he had spent a lot of time in Soho!! And he nicely told me about a restaurant above the French Pub on Dean Street. I no longer remember the name, but it was so lovely and even though by myself, they gave me a great table and I caught the train without knowing anything remarkable had happened. Thanks Hannah for this video about Soho and reminding me of a long ago day in London.
How did you find out that it was Pete Townshend?
I remember the puppet shops in Soho when I visited in the early 70's . Then noticed how there had been a certain amount of cleaning of the area when I visited 90's. I also remember the smells ! Great video again Hannah. Lots of humour with interesting facts and information thrown in ! Thank you.
@@olbird7647 I wasn't too familiar with the Who, just their music, but eventually saw a picture of him. To check it out I looked him up and he was restoring a house in the Oxford area at the time.
Probably the French House dining room. Been a few times pre-lockdown. Good place but tiny.
It was seedy when I lived in :London. Glad it is cleaning itself up. Thank you
“ I googled this…not on my Work computer!” Hahaha. Hannah is the best ❤️🤣🤣
Hannah I can remember Carnaby Street in late 60s early 70s, I lived in Sussex but was in London frequently. Carnaby Street was fantastic, mostly independent boutiques. You did not go into Soho though. Oxford Street was great as well. Other top trendy places were Sloane Square and Kensington High Street. Love your vlogs and the history I learn about London.
Yes!! I was 17 came from Belgium 2-3 times a year for a few days with my friends. Fun fun fun…
My husband and I went to Carnaby street this year but we could not find any independent shops . The ones that sold Mod clothing . Do you know if there are still any around ? If not Carnaby street where would it be these days ? We live in USA and will be back in London next year and would love to go to those shops . Thanks
Lots of vintage shops in Shoreditch area and Spitallfields Market, which is very close to Liverpool Street Station.
My mum worked in Old Bond Street in the 70's. We often walked (about a 10-15 minute walk) from her work to Berwick Street market. Once we'd crossed Regent Street into Soho she'd say, "hold my hand & look straight ahead! keep looking straight ahead!" 😂 I didn't quite understand then why. Then we'd walk, very quickly, with me being dragged along until we reached our destination. Soho in the 70's was seedy; red lights everywhere, brightly lit doorways with groups of men loitering around them, whole shop fronts covered with lots of pictures of naked/semi naked women on display, 'top shelf' bookshops. It was like another world from classy Bond Street! I remember Carnaby Street and going to Coffee Bars, and Patisseries, all of which seemed very grown up and sophisticated to me at the time. The area seems so tame and clean now in comparison.
Hannah, my wife and I thought it was another fab video. “I don’t know what word to use without my channel getting in trouble…I’ll call them puppet shops” 😂😂😂. Kept us laughing. Keep being you and keeping us entertained. Have a blessed week.
I used to go to college in Charing Cross Road, and there’s never a dull moment in the area, particularly the strong wafts of Chinese food across the Soho air, the Purple Peep Shows, Raymond Revuebar etc. The area is fascinating and could spend many an hour soaking in the atmosphere and the sights and sounds. If you haven’t visited Seven Dials, I’d truly recommend it, such a cool and unique space.
Amazing food at Seven Dials
Hi Hannah, In my young day about fifty years ago now, I loved spending the afternoon just walking around Soho, soaking up its unique atmosphere. It doesn’t feel so magical to me now, Soho has changed, and I’ve got older, but I treasure those memories.
Yes I was thinking this. We would visit just to see it fifty years ago. We used to think of it as the home of Paul Raymond and Raymond's review bar and Fiona Richmond and later Mary Millington. We were so grateful for the entertainment they provided even though they were probably rarely in Greek St. They were pushing boundaries and Mary was trapped into addiction poor soul. The Windmill never closed! We would walk there from Leicester Square passing China town.
It’s more cleaner than San Francisco. Thanks Hannah for the tour.
I was walking around Soho recently and I didn't see any homeless people or anyone making a mess of any type. Apparently San Francisco is slightly different.
You know it's that Friday 'cos Hannah vlogs it!🫠
I hope Soho always remains a little bit sleazy, bohemian and just an area where you leave judgement as you enter. it was a big part of my 20s and 30s and I have very fond memories of the area.
Soho is all things to all people, catering for those needs which money can buy. Tucked away behind Piccadilly with its own unique life, historically one of the best centers for food, fashion and rock and roll, and one the nastiest and charming places in London.
Well said! It’s so sad how it’s now just another shopping area with the same bloody shops you find everywhere. Miss the old 80s SoHo, music & fashion was still really good!
I love learning about the history of London’s various neighborhoods, and what they have to offer today, through your fun videos. 😊😊😊
@@RnR-Rebel I was a small child in the 80s so no recollections from that era but I have fond memories of Soho in the early 2000s when I used to frequent Gossips and the Crobar, both sadly long gone.
@@DarcyDigs - Gossips! They were around in the 80s also! I understand your view as around ‘03 is when I started seeing the change from nightclub central to gentrification. So sad in 02 when I was w/ kiddo at 2 , pushing in pram & pointing out mumma’s old haunts, remembering I was at one of the last Marquee Club gigs; the very RnR pub I knew the landlord & friends all worked at that has history going back to the Stones. Now some high street shop. It’s where Keith Richards asked Ronnie to join the Stones & in the 80s even crazier! I love SoHo & always will as it was part of allowing a deep healing & to bring me back to myself as a fully actualised old 🦇🤣. 😘🧡
@@RnR-Rebel Goodness, what was the pub's name? I'm a huge Stones fan and planning a little pilgrimage to old haunts when I'm in London next month! In Soho (and Chelsea too actually) you really walk in the footsteps of legends and I try to take all the changes with a pinch of salt otherwise too depressing. Would have loved to take a time machine back to the Batcave!
Your vlogs are always informative and interesting! There are places to go or not go. It depends on an individual's interest. London is a place where things are always happening one can't be bored!
Thank you for all your videos I really appreciate the time you spent making these videos.
“Apparently this has been replaced… like it wouldn’t be” 😂😂 amazing!! ♥️
OMG, I had completely forgotten about the Trocadero for the last 25 years, as a kid I used to demand my parents take me to the arcade there and SegaWorld later, whenever we went into London. Thanks for making me feel old too Hannah 👴
Same here. I posted a comment asking if Hannah remembers the Guinness world of records at the trocadero. must be 40 years ago went to London to see it.
I saw Tiffany in the Trocadero in 87 :)
You took me on a sweet nostalgic trip by mentioning Trocadero!!! That Bowling Alley, Cinema, Gaming arcade, Ripley's and Vintage Dressup Photographers Etc! 😻
I moved to London couple of years before you in 2006 and i do remember Soho still having a "dodgy" reputation and still good few of "those" shops still around as you walk about. About a decade later came Media companies and media houses setting up thier offices in Soho.
Camden too still had some goth vibe and arts & culture left, truft leather stores, cheap unhealthy food stalls even cheaper in the last hour and wasn't gentrified yet.
I miss that dirty but authentic London. Now you may as well be in NYC or any other major city, wont know much different. 😿🤦♂️
Yes, similar era for me & my short-lived time in LDN. Same memories & experiences as yourself. Cherish those days but I ve barely visited since I left. Everything has changed so much.
I loved Soho Square I worked in the green building which was Richard Williams Animation. from 1973 until about 1987. It was the place to be, with all the lovely little cafes and working through the night walking to the camera houses to take film at 3am was lovely it always felt safe. seeing certain ladies always walking rather small dogs .cough cough!! I could just about walk to Fortum and Maison's in my lunch break or a march to Liberty's. I loved this Hannah it was so lovely to visit a blast from the past sigh!!!!!!!! Thankyou so much xxx
Always refreshing and honest. The best!
Love, love, love the overlays of old pictures! I made this episode one of my altime favorites.
Love the history around there👍🏻 Friday evening wouldn’t be the same without you H😂👍🏻🥰x
Thank you Hannah for taking us all along with you on your adventures! I found your wonderful channel during Covid and I am so happy that I did! Your fun and relatable banter was a great respite from the yuckiness of the pandemic. I hope someday to make it back to London-was there in 1983 on a high school graduate choir trip. Thank you again for what you are doing-bringing smiles and joy to so many!
I wish I was young enough to have lived in London in the 60's as Carnaby Street was the scene for fashion. It's where a lot of the rock stars such as the Beatles, Stones, Who, Jimi Hendrix got their fashion. King's Rd In Chelsea district was another hub for great hippie fashion. in the late 70's, a woman opened up the first 60's and 70's revival clothing store called Sherry's of London. She was on Carnaby for many years but recently moved her store to nearby Poland Street. It's an amazing place and I met her on my last trip and picked up a couple of shirts. I will be back again next year. The Algerian Coffee House you showed is a real gem of a store. It has an amazing aroma. You can get a great cup of coffee at a great price. I bought a half a pound of their medium Brazilian. Carnaby, Soho, and China Town are still good to visit though I probably would stay away during the late night and early mornings. I have seen it still quite busy around midnight and it makes for seeing some interesting characters let me tell you.
Sherry's is a great place.
"Getting a little bit better, cant get much worse" loved the Beatle quote. Love your videos Hanna. Hi from Sonora Mexico
Thank you Hannah Ricketts. Thank you for another enjoyable visit in and around London.⭐🏆🥇
You're a breath of fresh air!😊🌺🌼
Informative. Funny. Relatable. Down to earth. Silly. I love my Fridays with Hannah.
Dear Hannah, I loved the video.
Since its been twenty years , that I last visited England, your videos are a way of seeing London again.
Thank you 😊
Now the 'try not film people taking a leak ' quote definitely you have graduated as an honorary aussie. Wow never seen one of those in the street. If I got to London I would have a look just to say so. Every city has their how should I put it undesirable areas where certain activities happen. And brisbane has shops that sell certain products!!!. But it's interesting to see how things have changed over the decades. So glad you have got some nice weather. We had 10 days of beautiful weather but then about 4,days of fog and rain. Have a great weekend and week. Will catch you next week. ❤❤❤❤
I do remember the pub "Compton's" in Soho, back in the day. My roommate Collin and I would go there all the time. Great video :)
Hannah, this is another very insightful vlog in an area of London that is very interesting for sure! Thx for taking us into SOHO in London, where it seems that you can pretty much find anything at all! The parks are SO crowded when the sun is out, it almost looked like "musical chairs", the way everyone was taking literally every available seat! Ha! Hannah, I appreciate all the time & effort you invest in making these wonderful vlogs! I also hope that you are enjoying your late summer weather, & time away from work! Take care Hannah & be safe, & I look forward to seeing your next vlog in a week!!!
Okay, I won't ask you about Vlogmas. I will say though, can't flippin' wait for vlogmas! So hot in Spain! Great video.xx
Traveling to London in November for the first time. Very excited!
I think it's a good time to visit off-season. It's very, very crowded anytime of the year but especially during summer. Have a very pleasant trip. I'm sure Hannah's videos are interesting for you to watch for places you might want to explore.
Wouldn't be a fun video without a fancy car siting, bakery/sweet shop, and a rickshaw riding through. Ready for Fall/Autumn here in FL. It has been oppressively hot and humid. Love the bit of a history lesson given and your commentary is always on point.
Absolutely spot on about theatre seats. 100+years ago people were much shorter and narrower.
No McDonalds other burger joints
I guess we should be thankful you didn’t do your vlog in Smell-O-Vision. Lots of fun moments. Thanks for always sharing with us. And, no, I wouldn’t visit Soho.
Great video @Hannah Ricketts ! Fond memories of Soho. First time my “big” brother took me there when I first went to London back in the rainy and gloomy Summer of ‘84. 5 days of dark June skies, IRA bombings but I fell in love with London and the seedy Soho with great record stores. Returned on Valentine’s day 88 with friends from school. Remember they went to Raymond’s Revue Bar (young men abroad huh?😄) £5 entrance, mandatory drink £50 😂🤣 which was a fortune back then.
In the 90’s I went to concerts at the Astoria on Wardour Street and went clubbing with my mates in the 90’s.
Took photos like the Oasis album sleeve of Morning Glory on Berwick Street. And no Oasis will NEVER REUNITE! And they shouldn’t. You can never relive the magic of Earls Court 1995!
Saw the area change over the decades,, but still love it. Sister Ray Records I still visit aswell as John Snow (my sons got me there as they liked that guy in game of Thrones with that name).
God, do I sound old now?
Hannah Can't Believe There Is Men's Loos Outside!!!!! 😮😮Not For Me Soho, I Like My Greenery, And Too Busy as well. Great To See.
Have a Lovely Weekend xx😊
Knocking about down Soho. Red lighting, blue filming and dark alleys. Exotic entertainment. The district is an intriguing place. Enticing shop fronts and arcades keeping the character of the place. It felt curiously like home The backdrop of many old UK cop shows and movies, often censored from my child eyes. Cheap booze and even cheaper lives. [ You lead us along the best places SOHO. !! 🐎] Thanks for the peep into the more lurid side of London.
The Queen of TH-cam is looking stunning 🎉 ❤ You crack me up with all your quips😂 You make every vlog interesting and entertaining ‼️ I am thankful I don’t have smell a vision 😂 as we walk in this area 😂 I’m 6’2” so yes I’m all about comfort. That’s the reason I hate sports cars 😂 and no I’m not sitting in uncomfortable theater seats 😂 I hope the sun shines for you this weekend 🌹🔥❤️
After a super busy couple days this is just a lovely video to come home to you're very quickly becoming one of my comfort channels
Missing your Tuesday videos, so Fridays upload is always welcome! Great video. Just to clarify, folks, Hannah is not ready for Autumn! Lol!
Good fun walking with you Hannah and interesting research on the early days of Soho. Clever choice of words when referring to the “”adult shops” and the people who like sticky breaking in those shops. Have a good week.
I love how confident you are when you vlog in public; it's so hard to be confident whilst doing it, but you absolutely kill it. It's really inspiring. Also, I never knew that Soho was home to some "adult services" Maybe it's cause I was born in 2002, but who knows. Anyways, as always, I love the video; keep up the good stuff, and this is day 8 of commenting until we film a vlog together 💯
Love your cheerful, straight talking style, plus the architecture and places you show us. I have not visited London for about 7 years. Being from Australia it is such a long time in the air to get there. Enjoy the remainder of your Summer!
This is another awesome Friday watching you shopping and
exploring London for all the great places and even the not so
great places but I always enjoy listening to you, have a wonderful
weekend and thank you Lady Hannah.☕👋🇬🇧
Please stay safe Hannah.
Oh, lovely Hannah, I thought you were visiting Blackpool or Jaywick.. then I thought, nahhh. ❤😂
I would have loved an area like that when I was young - but not now. That was a fun tour and you're a real pro at making your ad fit right in with the vlog! 😅
Soho Square was one of my student hangouts! Never a dull moment, as well as remembering being pursued by pigeons when I was eating my lunch lol 😝
Another great video Hannah, really feels like you're taking us all with you having a mooch about, have a great weekend xx
Love your videos, Hann ❤
Oh the days and nights at Soho House days. Oy. Good stuff, Hannah!
Beautiful filming as usual. Thanks Hannah for the detailed research especially mentioning John Snow public health leader who sourced cholera to a water pump in Soho. Monumental!
Cheers Hannah.Brings back memories of way back when.
I worked on Frith Street for five years. Loved it in the 80's. Glue sniffers, prozzies and edgy cool
Great video! I enjoy seeing all the different area of London. It helps me learn more and make choices of what to see when there. Thanks much.😊
Love your dress Hannah. Enjoy all the summer you can.
Love Saturdays (our time zone), it's Hannah time.
In the 60's and in my late teens Soho was a sleazy area with ladies of the night and druggys laying in doorways. I used to play interclub business ten pin bowling in Shaftsbury Avenue after work. We had to be careful at night getting to and from our games and no cellphones in those days, you had to be very much aware of your surroundings.
Hey Hannah. I really enjoyed the video you did with your sister! Exploring the shops a bit and then trying out a restaurant! Would love to see more of that x
How cool these summer vlogs are 😎! I'm enjoying it a lot. Btw Hannah, you look beautiful in the video! Wow, no matter if the weather is good or not, or if a place is crazy busy and noisy or not, or even if you just finished work and is on your way home, because you're always thinking of us, just to make another lovely TH-cam video like this. Hannah, you're simply amazing!!! Thanks!!! Soho is really a very cool place to visit! Wishing you a wonderful friday! 🙂💂💐🦋🏵🌹🌻🌼🌷
Love your videos Hannah! Soho, I must admit is definitely my cup of tea (yuck smells aside!), I can just remember the tail end of the dodgy “puppet shop” days but it’s becoming much more gentrified now and is still home to some seriously cool coffee shops and there are still some quiet bits that are great to sit in and have your lunch in (Ching Court is amazing!) - sadly the summer is coming to an end but we’ve still got a couple of weeks of warmth left
"I Googled this, not on the work computer" 😂😂😂
Puppet shops is the best euphemism I've heard in a long time 😂 Another great video
Hannah, another cracking video. While I was in school my part time job was with CHAUSSURES RAVEL 1970’s. I worked on Carnaby Street and in Soho for about 6 weeks one summer for them. I know what you mean, the smell, the sites, the whole atmosphere. Thanks for the memories. Have a good Fall break. 🇨🇦
Absolutely agree about uncomfortable theatre seats- I simply SKIP the theatres with uncomfortable seats.
No way going there. Thanks for warning us! Glad I got to see it with you and you did not waste the trip!
I loved this vlog Hannah! So fun! ❤
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Greetings Hannah.... Why doesn't the City of London turn on the sprinklers at night?? Good heavens! ....too much like common sense, I guess🤷
Keep doing lovely vids... They're much appreciated here in southern Western Aus.🇦🇺💖🇬🇧
SOHO in New York means South of Houston Street and NOHO means North of Houston Street.
And here in LA, NoHo means North Hollywood. 😎
SoHo NY is nice but I prefer Chelsea area.
In San Francisco, we have SOMA - South of Market St. and NOPA - North of the Panhandle - North of the narrow extension of Golden Gate Park.
London SoHo short for South Holborn
Nobody cares.
Hi! from Victoria BC! Love your video’s thank you for them!!!🫶🏻
Friends introduced us to L'Escargot French Restaurant this past June, just a couple of blocks from Soho Square. At 48 Greek Street. It is the oldest French Restaurant in London. Food is very nice, and the lunch and early dinner prix fixe menu is quite reasonable (25GPB for 2 courses. 30GBP for 3 courses).
Happy Friday, Hannah! Hope all’s well in Rickett City? Another great vlog, you never fail to provide honest and some moments of humour also 😊
And now you must prepare your dinner after all of that walking and vlogging. Hannah, I very much appreciate the effort and amazing talent you put into these videos. Thank you so much Hannah, for this fascinating and often hilarious take on Soho. It really does feel like we are right there with you. I remembered watching, on TH-cam, Jeff Beck in concert, at Ronnie Scott's as you passed by. I had attended a concert by he and Stanley Clarke at the Budokan years ago. Soho may be gradually, as they say becoming gentrified again? Might be a little on the noisy side to take up residence.(lol!) Hampstead is really nice.The sky is a beautiful, clean azure this day. Are you California dreaming?👍💕💌
I love the vibe in Soho. Worked for an ad agency in Sutton Row back in the late 80’s, fantastic times. Great video Hannah….keep clinging onto the summer !
Definitely not my sort of area. Perhaps when I was younger, but now I prefer quieter and less crowded places. Great video though
Love that you give the history of the areas you show us!! Puppet shops, 😆 LOVE that embroidered dress you were wearing ❣️❣️❣️
Greetings Hannah 👋🏻🙋🏻♀👋🏻! Your Vlog on London's Soho district has giving me the idea of going to NYC's Soho which I haven't gone is years. I will take a look this weekend to see if it still full of art galleries and boutiques! I enjoyed learning about London's Soho and its evolution. Your vlogs are always a lot of fun!👏👏❤. Your earrings are lovely❤
Hi Hannah, thank you for this little tour. I'm interested in anything your interested in. Always fun, informative, humorous,
Another excellent video Hannah 👍😁😎 Soho used to be seedy, doesn't look so bad thesedays. Have a great weekend 👍😁😎
Hey Hannah, Happy Friday! 😀I totally agree with you about Soho and the other areas in London-they're not my cup of tea either. I’m more into quiet, family-friendly spots. By the way, your dress is stunning, and your hairstyle looks amazing! We missed you on Tuesday, so please keep posting photos on Instagram. Have a fab Friday night and a lovely weekend!💐🇬🇧❤🇺🇸💐
Very interesting Hannah seeing the not so “ clean “ part of town , thanks for the tour 🥂
Loved this one Hannah!! I always enjoy Soho 😊
Hannah thanks for sharing apart of your London 🇬🇧 🇺🇲👋👋 a definite no for So Ho .
Thanks, Hannah! "I try not to film people taking a leak" are sage words to live by. :)
Thanks for the channel support!
Visited London in 1987 and Soho was a bit seedy and dirty back then. My friend and I breezed through there rather quickly!
Well done on giving a sanitised view of what Soho is like. I haven't been down there for years, but back in the day, there were some nice restaurants on the way to Charing Cross Road. It's way too congested to be a nice place to live with the late-night crowds.
Thanks for the video Ms. H; TKTS used to be good value in the day but in general, West End is still cheaper than seeing the same show anywhere else in the world .. .. And, you can't beat the concentration of stage shows in one area .. ..
The TROC; In the day, they had a top-rate arcade that I may have patronised in days past .. .. May have .. ..
HAVE A GREAT WEEK HANNAH!! 🥰🥰🥰
Great video, as usual!!💕💕💕💕💫
I love the insight and information on these tours ❤😊
SoHo in NYC is short for ‘South of Houston Street’ - I used to think it was named after London too :)
And, having lived in NYC many years ago, I learned it is not pronounced like the city in Texas, but rather "Howston." No idea why.
I think Soho is an area you visit or work not really an area to live. When I went to London in the 1980's you passed through going somewhere else, rather than visiting.
I feel still has a way to go before being compared to the more affulent areas surrounding it.
Stay safe, have fun, see you in your vlog on Friday next week. Steve
You did it again Hannah, excellent as usual. So interesting and entertaining, keep it up and bravo!
Love that dress. And I love your adventures. You are so genuine. I look forward to your channel every week. Hugs.
I hope you have a lovely weekend. Thank you for the video!
Back in the day Hannah Soho was the place to hang out because of the number of clubs or Discos around.it was a really happening place.I suppose it still is but I find it more bomogised and touristy now but that's just me It still has that bohemian aura about it but I don't think I could live there.