The Sprit of Soho

The Spirit of Soho mural was created by the Soho community and completed in 1991. It shows Soho life and is dedicated to the people of Soho. The mural depicts St Anne presiding over local notables; her skirt and petticoats show the map of Soho, craftsmen and London landmarks. Framed underneath are the portraits of Soho's many famous figures. Dogs and hares are interspersed which represent a time when Soho was a Royal hunting ground.
This mural was restored in 2006 by Shaftesbury PLC and The Soho Society and the clock was re-activated by The Lord Mayor of Westminster on October 19, 2006. When the clock strikes on the hour be sure not to miss actress and opera singer Theresa Cornelys winking at Casanova, Casanova then blows a series of kisses to Cornelys and Karl Marx will take a sip of Coca Cola.Read more