CARNABY STREET -LONDON-

CENTRAL LONDON

Everything changes at Soho

Carnaby Street's modern history began when a man called John Stephen opened a shop selling men's clothes on this small road behind Oxford Circus in 1957.

London's modernists, were the first to discover his bright styles of dress but soon youngsters from all over Britain were coming here.

Nowadays, you can experience a variety of outdoor cafés and restaurants while the Street reputation for fashionable gear is creeping back.

Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia, Robbie Williams, Madonna and Donatella Versace can be seen over there not only looking around the shops but having lunch or a drink at the restaurants and clubs of the area.

The liberal atmosphere in Soho is attributed to its history as an immigrant community.  Over the years, Greeks, Italians, Chinese and Vietnamese have all contributed to the area's development.

Soho, with its tolerant environment,   has also become the national centre for gay pubs, bars, shops and clubs.

The colourful London neighbourhood of Soho is home to many forms of entertainment.  We can find there the famous department store LIBERTY'S and a street market too.
For more information:  http://www.carnaby.co.uk/

VOCABULARY
-GEAR:  ropa.
-TO CREEP BACK:  volver poco a poco.
-TO PICK UP: adquirir.
-YOUNGSTERS:  jóvenes.