Here in the middle of London's West End is Soho. Today was their village fete held in the grounds of St Anne's Church. Once you stepped into the Church garden you could have been forgiven for thinking you were in a small village in Kent rather than the busy, noisy streets of China town and Theatreland, London.
It was organised by the Soho Society which aims to help local residents and businesses maintain an independence and not allow Soho to be swallowed up by the larger companies and become another shopping mall.
Two boys in blue (The boys in blue are THE BROTHERS GRIMM ( Robert Anthony and Thom Rijpstra
their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/GebroedersGrimm)
The local police were also there in force (sorry!) enjoying the fun.
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It was organised by the Soho Society which aims to help local residents and businesses maintain an independence and not allow Soho to be swallowed up by the larger companies and become another shopping mall.
There was good food, music and the usual side shows including a snail race and spaghetti eating contest for the children.
their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/GebroedersGrimm)
The local police were also there in force (sorry!) enjoying the fun.
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Soho is very interesting and original. It's one of my favourite parts of London. I hope so it will be in the same shape for many years.
ReplyDeleteI thought England was very much a place where you can be within a city and yet not feeling like you are in a city space. Long may Soho prosper.
ReplyDeleteSorry, strange sense of humor, I suppose. I could almost imagine the "men in blue" as being the police, albeit in rather flamboyant costume. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to be right in the midst of things, there in London. Thanks for introducing me to this place. :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't be sorry :) I like to see the smaller shops encouraged, loved those blue uniforms and could absolutely "see" Revrunner's point of view :)
ReplyDeleteLet me see, what do I remember Soho being famous for when I was young. I know sleezy strip joints. Hope the palce has changed a bit
ReplyDeleteGood on the society for wanting to keep it a community village and not be swallowed up by big business.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. I'm sorry that we couldn't hang around to see Guiting Power's Fete when we were there. It didn't start until the afternoon so the timing was off for us.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a small town gathering.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been nice ! I like Soho !
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun a relaxing celebration, and certainly not like it is taking place in the center of London.
ReplyDeleteI hope Soho can keep the small town feel. I love the photos, looks like a fun celebration! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like fun and so good to keep it like a village fete.
ReplyDeleteI love events like this and it does look like fun!! Great photos of a fun celebration indeed!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun time ~ you always have such entertaining photos for OWT ~ thanks, ^_^
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Fun festival and a great idea. You got such good shots. I think it's hard to take photographs at festivals.
ReplyDeleteI wish the community well in its stand to resist being swallowed up. Thanks for sharing this little haven.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your pun! Looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThe Soho Society have some good aims and it is good to to hear you refer to "Soho Village". Looks like a fun day where everyone can join in.
ReplyDeleteThe boys in blue are THE BROTHERS GRIMM ( Robert Anthony and Thom Rijpstra
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Oh Soho looks like the very society which has English atmosphere; wonderful fun festival♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing, my friend.
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Little street fairs and festivals like this add a lot of variety and interest to life.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun event, love the boys in blue!
ReplyDeleteThe boys in blue are the Brothers Grimm from Amsterdam
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Beautiful shots of celebrations.
ReplyDeleteLove the two boys in blue! Seems as if it was a great day out.
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DeleteIt must have been lots of fun being there. Snail race sounds intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my entry and have a wonderful night.
I still have not been to London. Maybe it is time soon. Thank for sharing. :)
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