House of St Barnabas, Soho - John's story

John by Jessica Bishopp

Bermondsey resident John Lynch talking about his local neighbourhoodand and the joy of moving into his first council flat, which was “paradise”.

Lewisham Micro Library

London’s smallest library has been created by Sebastian Handley in a disused telephone box on Loampit Hill, Lewisham. The library relies on the local community to “use it, love it and keep watch over it”. 

It is maintained by two ‘micro librarians’ and locals are asked to take a book to read and replace it with an unwanted book.  

The ventures philosophy is “It’s not what you get, it’s what you leave behind”. Hats off to Mr Handley.

Save Soho

Save Soho

A lament for the death of bohemian London- John Harris, Guardian 6th February 2015

Soho Heroes