Why do they call it SoHo?

The name SoHo derives from the area being South of Houston Street, and was coined in 1962 by Chester Rapkin, an urban planner and author of The South Houston Industrial Area study, also known as the Rapkin Report.

Why is SoHo famous?

Soho is known for its lively and, at times, risqué vibes. Its also been at the centre of Londons LGBT+ community for decades with buzzing gay and lesbian bars around Old Compton Street, plus a hotbed of fashion and music – most notably in Carnaby, which led the way in the Swinging Sixties.

What does Londons SoHo stand for?

South of Houston Street While Manhattan in New York has an area with the same name, their Soho simply stands for South of Houston Street.