In the record
The present building dates from about 1840, although a licensed premises has occupied the site since at least 1724.
Looking closer…
Move through the dated record of Coach and Horses, Soho, separating what is documented, what is visible today and what still needs archival evidence.
The present building dates from about 1840, although a licensed premises has occupied the site since at least 1724.
Aha will show a draggable historical comparison here only when a sourced archival image and a sourced current view are available. Until then, the dated record stays textual and verifiable.
Maps reveal position. Satellite imagery reveals the present landscape. Historical imagery is labeled separately because coverage varies.
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Inspect evidence ↗mediaCoach and Horses, Soho pub interior 2025-03-13.jpg · CC BY 2.0
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