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
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.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lord John (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Jane (within shouting distance of this marker); Shakespeare's Head (within shouting distance of this marker); Felix Dennis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Don Arden and Small Faces (about 90 meters away); The Jimi Hendrix Experience (about 90 meters away); Paul McCartney (about 120 meters away); Charles Bridgeman (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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 333 times since then and 62 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.
