Exhibition
West End at War
Explore the story of the exhibition about Soho and the West End during the Second World War.
Background: Robert Stallard, Soho, 1973 · The museum of Soho permanent collection
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Exhibition archive
West End at War has now closed
Presented for Open House 2026, the exhibition attracted a record 1,467 visitors. Thank you to everyone who visited, contributed and supported it.
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Online display
Soho timelines
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Walking trail
The Soho Shuffle
Discover Soho's history on a self-guided trail created by Gideon Reeling Theatre with the museum of Soho.
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