1960s Soho

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Inside the decadent world of 1960s Soho: Lucian Freud, Dylan Thomas and Francis Bacon appear in intimate vintage photos documenting bohemian social scene

Soho was home to a bohemian crowd of artists and writers as John Deakin's incredible photos dating from the 1950s reveal. The black and white photos shed light on the hidden corners of the city's most colourful characters during 1950's and early 60's.