John James, the Managing Director of Soho Estates talks to us about his campaign to save the hospitality industry – the Soho Summer Street Festival. Along the way, he reveals David Bowie’s reason for visiting the famous Embassy Club, the ‘King of Soho’, Paul Raymond’s business philosophy, and the role they played in helping establish the Soho House brand. A conversation with someone who has been at the centre of London’s property development for decades, this is one not to miss.
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