Soho

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Soho

Bench in Handsworth Cemetery Memorial bench in Handsworth Cemetery, opposite office — Bench in Handsworth Cemetery Credit: Michael Westley

Soho is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north-west of the city of Birmingham, it falls within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell. Soho is part of the larger urban area known as the Black Country, renowned for its industrial heritage.

Historically, Soho was a significant industrial hub during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was home to many ironworks, foundries, and engineering works that played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution. This industrial legacy heavily influenced the village's development and shaped its identity.

Today, Soho retains some of its industrial character, with several heritage buildings and remnants of its industrial past still visible. However, the village has undergone significant changes and now offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

Soho benefits from its proximity to Birmingham, making it an attractive residential area for commuters working in the city. The village offers a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. Additionally, its location provides easy access to the nearby M5 and M6 motorways, enhancing its connectivity to other areas.

Despite its industrial history, Soho also boasts natural beauty, with nearby parks and green spaces providing opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation. The village has a strong sense of community, with various local events and initiatives bringing residents together.

In summary, Soho is a small village in Staffordshire that combines its industrial heritage with modern residential and commercial developments. With its convenient location and community spirit, Soho offers a charming place to live and explore.

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Soho Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.498326/-1.95283 or Grid Reference SP0388. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bench in Handsworth Cemetery

Memorial bench in Handsworth Cemetery, opposite office

Michael Westley

Former Grove Lane public baths, Handsworth

The baths were built on a corner of the Handsworth Park site by the Handsworth Local Board, as the district had not yet become part of Birmingham. They opened in 1907 and offered "First and Second Class Swimming Baths, suites of First and Second Class Private Baths for Men and Women and an excellent Turkish Baths designed in ‘an appropriate Eastern style’." See the Baths and Wash Houses historical archive site Link

. Only the front survives, converted into housing, with the site of all those baths replaced by a street of housing, Pike Close. Houses should now have baths or showers, while a swimming pool is provided by the Wellness Centre in the park.

A J Paxton

West Bromwich Albion Football Ground

The Hawthorns ground.

Paul Foster

Sandwell Park

A wild bit of ground in West Bromwich. Now used as a golf course, but deserted on this snowy morning.

Richard Webb

The Hawthorns

The A41 Holyhead Road with the West Bromwich Albion football ground in the distance.

Adrian Bailey

Dartmouth Cricket Club

You would hardly guess that this lovely greensward was there beside the A41.

Adrian Bailey

Derelict dairy

The former Avonmore Dairy at the junction of Sandwell and Island Roads which was due for demolition prior to re-development for more housing when this picture was submitted. SP0390 : New Homes, Island Road, submitted in January 2010, shows the completed development with the housing now up and in use.

David Stowell

Beacon Evangelical Church

Beside Sandwell road in Handsworth.

David Stowell