Spitalfields Collection

Map Of Chichester, 1812
Map includes area outside of the city walls. Plan of the liberties of the City of Chichester from an actual survey taken April 1812 by George Loader

Busy street scene at Spitalfields, East End of London
A busy street scene at Spitalfields in the East End of London. The location is the junction of Commercial Street and Brushfield Street. The building at the right is Spitalfields Market

Spitalfields / Church
Christ Church, Spitalfields

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1815. View with figures and carts in the street. Built between 1714 and 1729, the church was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor

Street scene, Spitalfields, London, England, Uk

Peabody Buildings / 1866
Residential housing: flats in the Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields, London Date: 1866

Home of a Spitalfields weaver
Interior of a Huguenot silk weavers home in Spitalfields, London, showing the weaver hard at work at his loom, while other members of the family work on frames and spools

Electric Tram London
A tram running from Bloomsbury in the west to Whitechapel and Poplar in the east, by way of Londons famous Spitalfields Market

Silk Weaver 1855
A Spitalfields weaver at work

Thomas Topham, Strongman
Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields on 28 May 1741, by lifting barrels weighing 1386 lbs (!)

Spitalfields Market / 1841
Spitalfields Market

Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654), 19th century (engraving)
2603946 Etched portrait of Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas Culpepper (1616 - 1654)

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century
541920 Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893
3480209 Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893; (add.info.: Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife showing a visitor their family records)

A soup kitchen at Spitalfields, which supplied soup and bread to poor Jews. 1879 (engraving)
5615936 A soup kitchen at Spitalfields, which supplied soup and bread to poor Jews. 1879 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

House in Booth Street, 1850
3480210 House in Booth Street, 1850; (add.info.: House in Booth Street, Spitalfields London, silk weavers worked on the top floor behind enlarged windows which offered more natural light)

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom, 1893
3480211 Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom, 1893; (add.info.: Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom in her cottage window)

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century
541950 Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century
540151 Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Pair of woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown
Pair of woman's silk damask shoes with buckles, between 1740 and 1750

Panel, Spitalfields, 1752. Creator: Anna Maria Garthwaite
Panel, Spitalfields, 1752

Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1745/46. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1745/46. Detail from a larger artwork

Sutherland, Spitalfields, 1870/71. Creator: Owen Jones
Sutherland, Spitalfields, 1870/71

Donovan Bros paper bags shop in Spitalfields, London, England

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Built between 1714 and 1729, the church was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It is regarded as possibly the finest of the so-called Commissioners Churches

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, England, UK

Morris Minor car and 18th Century Georgian town houses, Shoreditch, London, England, Uk

Architecture near Spitalfields market, London, England, UK

Shawl, Spitalfields, c. 1815 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Shawl, Spitalfields, c. 1815/20

Panel, Spitalfields, 1755 / 59. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, 1755/59

Panel, England, 1744 / 45. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1744/45

Panel, England, 1706 / 09. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1706/09

Panel from a Skirt, Spitalfields, c. 1753 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Panel from a Skirt, Spitalfields, c. 1753/55

Panel, Spitalfields, Mid-1740s. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, Mid-1740s

Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1748 / 49. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1748/49

Panel, England, c. 1747. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, c. 1747

Panel, Spitalfields School of Design, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields School of Design, 1849

Panel, Spitalfields, c. 1735. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, c. 1735

Panel, England, c. 1719 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, c. 1719/20

Fragment (Dress Fabric), England, 1750 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Dress Fabric), England, 1750/55

Panel, Spitalfields, 1752 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, 1752/55

Panel, Spitalfields, 1750s. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, 1750s

Panel, England, 1720 / 25 (probably 1723 / 24). Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1720/25 (probably 1723/24)

Panel, Spitalfields, c. 1752 / 55. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spitalfields, c. 1752/55

Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1745 / 46. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Dress), England, c. 1745/46

Panel of Wool Furnishing Damask, England, 1740-80. Creator: Unknown
Panel of Wool Furnishing Damask, England, 1740-80

The French Church, Spitalfields (engraving)
3629017 The French Church, Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Church, Spitalfields)

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Spitalfields, a historic neighborhood in the East End of London, is a place steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. As we delve into its fascinating past, we are transported back to the early 19th century with the Map of Chichester from 1812. This intricate map showcases the layout during that time, providing us with a glimpse into its evolving landscape. Moving forward to another bustling era, we find ourselves immersed in a busy street scene at Spitalfields. The hustle and bustle of this vibrant area come alive as people go about their daily lives amidst the charming architecture and narrow streets. One iconic landmark that stands tall amidst this lively atmosphere is Christ Church, Spitalfields. Built in 1815, it has become an enduring symbol of faith and community within this diverse neighborhood. Exploring further through time brings us to witness everyday life on the streets in London during the mid-19th century. The vivid imagery captures both the charm and challenges faced by residents as they navigate their way through these storied streets. Peabody Buildings take center stage next - erected in 1866 - these buildings provided much-needed affordable housing for working-class families who called Spitalfields home. They stand today as a testament to social progress and compassion towards those less fortunate. Delving deeper into local industries reveals glimpses into specific trades such as weaving silk. A snapshot from 1855 showcases a skilled Silk Weaver diligently crafting delicate fabrics that would adorn fashionable attire across Europe. But not all stories revolve around work; sometimes strength takes center stage too. Enter Thomas Topham, known as "The Strongman, " whose incredible feats captivated audiences within Spitalfields and beyond during his heyday. No exploration of this remarkable area would be complete without mentioning one of its most famous landmarks: Spitalfields Market.