Buildings in Old Compton Street
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Buildings in Old Compton Street
Buildings in Old Compton Street
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SC_PHL_01_499_76_5234 (Collage 143529)
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London Metropolitan Archives: LCC Photograph Library
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A view of the front elevation of a shop building at 63 Old Compton Street, Soho, and the side elevation of a pharmacy at 52 Wardour Street at the corner. At number 63 is a business called Dark Horse. Its facade includes a "ghost sign", a faded and partial old painted advertisement. An estate agent's sign says the building is for sale. Part refers to ABC plastic moulded products. The front elevation of the Duke of Wellington pub at 77 Wardour Street is also visible. An Austin FX4 London taxi is passing the pharmacy. Dating from 1732, number 63 Old Compton Street was Grade II listed in 1978; listing number 1266307. The buildings still exist.
A view of the front elevation of a shop building at 63 Old Compton Street, Soho, and the side elevation of a pharmacy at 52 Wardour Street at the corner. At number 63 is a business called Dark Horse. Its facade includes a "ghost sign", a faded and partial old painted advertisement. An estate agent's sign says the building is for sale. Part refers to ABC plastic moulded products. The front elevation of the Duke of Wellington pub at 77 Wardour Street is also visible. An Austin FX4 London taxi is passing the pharmacy. Dating from 1732, number 63 Old Compton Street was Grade II listed in 1978; listing number 1266307. The buildings still exist.
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