London's Soho - naughty but nice?

Meet at Tottenham Court Road station, and head to Soho Square – hear about why and when this area was developed, the influence of French immigrants, and the hostess with the mostest: Theresa Cornelys. Down Frith Street, home of Bar Italia and Ronnie Scott’s world-famous jazz club. On to Old Compton Street, the centre of London’s gay nightlife. To Soho’s parish church – St Anne’s – where the ‘King of Corsica’ is buried. From religion to vice, and the King of Soho’s sex scene – Paul Raymond. On to Broadwick Street and public health – see where and how the cause of cholera was discovered. At Golden Square meet Angelica Kauffman, portrait artist of the rich and famous, but even she was susceptible to a smooth-talking conman. To Carnaby Street, where Jewish immigrants sewed suits for the rich, and the cool cats bought fashion in the swinging 60s. Finish with the Soho Mural – a huge piece of street art celebrating Soho. The route can be customized to include Chinatown or other nearby areas.