London, a city known for its iconic landmarks, also hides some lesser-known gems. One such hidden treasure is a secret ‘street’ located right in the heart of Soho, at the end of Old Compton Street.
A TikToker who acts as a ‘tour guide’ has revealed this secret spot on her page, much to the delight of intrigued Londoners.
To find this hidden street, you need to head onto the traffic island at the centre of the road. Here, under some grating, you’ll discover two old, decaying street signs for ‘Little Compton Street’.
The TikToker explained: “Some people have romantic ideas that this was a little street which was lost or covered over when the area was developed.
“However if you look at the side opposite the signs you’ll see there’s a tunnel going away from you.
“The real answer of what this was was slightly less romantic but still really interesting.”
When cables were being installed on this street, workers put up signs underground to know their location.
There was once a real Little Compton Street in this area – the source of these signs’ name – but it was never beneath the ground.
Unfortunately, there’s no magical London street for underground creatures, but it’s a hidden gem for Londoners to explore.
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