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Rupert Street is a short, historic road in central Soho. It is named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a noted Royalist commander in the English Civil War, so the era's royal and military stamp is right there in the name. The street has changed over the centuries but kept its character. It runs parallel to Wardour Street and links Shaftesbury Avenue with Brewer Street, a few minutes' walk from Piccadilly Circus Station.
Today it shows Soho's mixed identity, where entertainment meets ordinary London life. It is fairly quiet next to its neighbours, but there are still a few stops worth knowing. The Prince Charles Cinema, just around the corner, is a favourite with film lovers, and nearby restaurants pull international flavours in alongside local cooking. No famous past residents to speak of, but the central spot keeps it close to London's cultural pulse.
Passing through for a show or just poking about Soho's backstreets, Rupert Street gives you a brief, real pause in the rush of the capital. The places listed on this street below are a good place to start.
