Dear all, I have always loved Soho and have spent a lot of time there over the years. Whenever I have lived outside of London, I have always touched base by having a coffee there (normally in Bar Italia) a couple os streets away from where NB lived. Yesterday my wife and I had lunch there then I had tea in a great tea room and even had my haircut in a barbers there (for only £5)! We also wandered up Dean St and looked at Richmond Buildings which I haven't noticed before. I shall load some pics soon. A lot of the building are pre-1846 so one can get a feel of life in NB's time. My point it that it felt extra special to be there yesterday, hanging out for an afternoon where my 3x great grandfather lived! I thought you'd all be pleased at me sharing this. Peace and joy. Steven.
Ah that's wonderful Steven. I think any of us who have been enjoying Nathaniel's diary would have similar feelings though of course for you it's extra special.
Looking on google maps at the buildings in the area of Richmond Buildings I felt sure that many would have been standing during Nathaniel's time, so I'm glad you have confirmed this.
It's a bit spooky sometimes the pull an area has for people and it's not until they research their family history that they discover a connection with an ancestor who walked the same streets.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures, and please let us know any time you visit another of Nathaniel's haunts.
