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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON

4th April 2000 Charlie Kray, eldest brother of Kray twins, dies in prison.

4th April 1984 Michael Frayn's Benefactors premieres in London

4th April 1956 Enid Bagnold's Chalk Garden, premieres in London

4th April 1940 Born today: Bijan, Iran, mens apparel designer (Beverly Hills, NYC, London)

4th April 1929 New Moon musical opens in London

The Soho Mural



The Soho Mural

This is the mural inspired by Shelley's Ode to the West Wind

Location: Noel Street, London

Description: This mural on the corner of Poland Street and Noel Street, brightens up this ugly part of Soho. It was painted in 1989 by Louise Vines and is entitled 'Ode to the West Wind' after Shelley's famous poem.

It depicts a great tree splitting at its trunk, while a man reads casually from a book in the foreground.

Underneath is a blue plaque commemorating Shelley's residence in Poland Street.

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The Soho Mural

This is the mural inspired by Shelley's Ode to the West Wind


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