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Cranbourn Street sits between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, short but known to just about everyone who passes through this part of Soho. It goes back to the 17th century, and the name comes from the Earl of Cranborne, a title tied to the Cecil family. Given how close it sits to the West End, the street has always had a hand in London's theatre and entertainment.
The foot traffic never really stops. Leicester Square Station is a minute away, and the street feeds into Charing Cross Road, so theatre-goers, tourists and commuters all use it. It is not a row of luxury shops, but there are names worth knowing. Five Guys runs one of its busiest London branches here, queues and all, and the TKTS booth for discounted West End tickets sits just round the corner.
No major figures are recorded as living on it. What it has, decade after decade, is movement, and a real part to play in London's theatre life. Pop in and see the spots along the way.
