Karl-Marx

KARL MARX (1818-1883) Philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary 28 DEAN STREET, LONDON W1 Lodged here from 1851 to 1855 with his wife, their maid and five children in two rooms– three of the children died whilst here. Once one of the cheapest areas in London, it is now trendy, fashionable Soho. A contemporary account of the lodgings says of it “There is not one piece of good, solid furniture in the entire flat. Everything is broken, tattered and torn, finger-thick dust everywhere, and everything in the greatest disorder”. This decorating style has now been taken up by many of the late night drinking clubs and bars in the area as a tribute to Marx.