The West End of London
London is the theatre capital of the world and most of its best theatres are in the
West End. There are always many fine plays and musicals to see.
Piccadilly Circus is a big public space built in 1819. The word 'circus' here
comes from the Latin word circle, which means a big open space where people
can meet. Young people like to sit and relax there. The god of love, known as
Eros, has its own memorial fountain there.
Soho is an area north of Piccadilly Cirucus near Oxford Street. It attracted many
foreigners, artists and writers in the past Karl Marx lived here for five years.
Until 1536 Soho was part of King Henry VIII's royal park for the palace where
he lived. People think that the word 'soho' was a hunting call.
London's Chinatown is on Gerrard Street in Soho, where there are many
Chinese restaurants and shops. Towards the end of January or the beginning of
February thousands of people watch the colourful Chinese New year parade in
Chinatown.
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