Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

White Horse

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 31, 2021

1. White Horse Marker

Inscription.
The original building on this site is believed to have dated back to the early 1700s when the area of Soho was being developed. Prior to this, the area was countryside used by King Henry VIII as a hunting ground.

White Horse is a popular London pub name. The galloping white horse is the sign of the House of Hanover that dates from the accession of George 1 in 1714. Many inns adopted the sign to show their loyalty to the new Royal Dynasty.

In the 1930s the original White Horse was rebuilt with an extension. The exterior was typical of the Art Deco period with a panelled interior providing a stylish and modern pub.

In the 1960s London saw a rise in the fashion, music and art industries known as ‘Swinging London'. Carnaby Street was associated with the boom - it was one of the coolest streets in London at the time, and continues to draw visitors from around the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 51° 30.804′ N, 0° 8.314′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. Marker is on Newburgh Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Newburgh Street, City of Westminster, England W1F 7RY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Shakespeare's Head (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Arden and “Small Faces” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Jimi Hendrix Experience (about 90 meters away); Paul McCartney (about 120 meters away); Charles Bridgeman (about 120 meters away); Canaletto (about 120 meters away); Broad Street Pump (about 120 meters away); Dr. John Snow (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

White Horse pub with marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 31, 2021

2. White Horse pub with marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.