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Soho, London - Falconberg Court W1
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Soho, London - Falconberg Court W1
Soho, London - Falconberg Court W1 (later demolished to make way for the Crossrail project, the new Elizabeth Line). The Centrepoint building is visible in the upper distance.
1973
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© Robert Stallard / The Museum of Soho / Mary Evans
1973 Area Demolished Development Narrow Soho Stallard Centrepoint Crossrail
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This evocative photograph, taken by Robert Stallard in 1973, captures the unique character of Soho, London's historic and vibrant district, as it looked over four decades ago. The image, now part of The Museum of Soho's collection and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts Falconberg Court W1, a narrow residential courtyard located in the heart of the area. The scene is a snapshot of everyday life in Soho during the 1970s. Cars, some with worn tires and rusted bumpers, are parked haphazardly along the cobblestone streets. The narrow alleyway, lined with tall, red-brick buildings, is filled with the sounds of laughter, chatter, and the clanging of pots and pans from the open windows above. In the upper distance, the Centrepoint building, a prominent landmark of Soho, can be seen rising above the rooftops. The 14-story modernist tower, completed in 1966, was a striking contrast to the traditional architecture of the surrounding area. Sadly, the buildings in Falconberg Court W1, including the one in the foreground, were later demolished to make way for the Crossrail project, the new Elizabeth Line. The development, which began in 2009, has significantly altered the landscape of Soho, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the area's rich history and the changes it has undergone over the years.
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