SOHO W1: the heart of London

I saw it by accident and thought, "that's actually a brilliant idea!"

So walking around Soho Square, it was St. Patrick's Church I was looking for, having missed an earlier mass where I live. Walking towards Soho Square, both sides are townhouses hidden from the outside world of Piccadilly and Leicester Squares, towards Tottenham Court Road. As I reached the square, the last townhouse on my right is a handsome building that looks like a mews house/office. It looked inviting that made me almost go up the stone steps going inside. The name of Barnabas House came into view. Around the bend of its' iron fence is this sign.

Intriguing?

For a moment I was intrigued

Then I saw the hole where any passerby can just drop any amount for ALMS. This then goes inside the building through a tube connecting the alms' sign to the wall. Brilliant right?

Maybe Robin Hood have used this before? It certainly made anyone inconspicous when donating, big or small amount. Or even gold or silver coins perhaps?

I can only imagine how it is on the other side the receiver end, and whoever thought of it is admirable I must say. 

Soho Square

I personally have not been here before, no matter how often I've been around Oxford St. and Leicester Square. When one mentions SOHO, this is where the most exciting and vibrant place in London. It have bars, theatres, restaurants, shops, and what not! It also have China Town, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, it's just the place to be!

One thing about London, one can get lost in a lot of its' side streets and still not far away from its' touristic areas. Although in some commercial places, hidden and little streets can mean exotic and boutique shops, restaurants and residences.

Not forgetting hidden parks, big or small, for residents and tourists to rest or just spending an idyllic time and chill.

A pigeon's house maybe?

One gate of this square goes straight between Oxford Street and Tottenhan Court Road. And what do people do in Oxford St.?

Shopping galore!! 

But if you're like me, just get the tube or bus ride home.

All images are mine and original, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7.

https://hosb.org.uk/

https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/london-areas/soho#DpLmeqmLUBbFS8Xi.97