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Soho: London's Most Notorious Neighbourhood
Dan Snow's History Hit
Soho's Drug Culture in the 1920s
This chapter explores the intertwined narratives of drug use, celebrity culture, and racial dynamics in 1920s Soho. Focusing on figures like actress Billie Carlton and drug dealer Brilliant Chang, it highlights the media's role in shaping public perception and fear around drug use and immigration. The chapter reveals the complexities of nightlife, addiction, and societal responses to these issues during a tumultuous era.
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