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Spitalfields, a historic neighborhood in the East End of London, is a place steeped in rich history and vibrant culture

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The French Church, Spitalfields (engraving)

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

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The 'Peabody'Dwellings for the Industrious Poor in Commercial-Street, Spitalfields (engraving)

The "Peabody"Dwellings for the Industrious Poor in Commercial-Street, Spitalfields (engraving)
1102600 The " Peabody" Dwellings for the Industrious Poor in Commercial-Street, Spitalfields (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Spitalfields Weaver (engraving)

The Spitalfields Weaver (engraving)
585595 The Spitalfields Weaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spitalfields Weaver, London, with a quote from King Lear)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Interior of the gas works, Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London, circa 1820 (engraving)

Interior of the gas works, Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London, circa 1820 (engraving)
583444 Interior of the gas works, Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London, circa 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the gas works, Brick Lane)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (coloured engraving)

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (coloured engraving)
602946 Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Weaving in Spitalfields, London (engraving)

Weaving in Spitalfields, London (engraving)
3245410 Weaving in Spitalfields, London (engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Photograph of Duke Of Wellington PH, Spitalfields, London

Photograph of Duke Of Wellington PH, Spitalfields, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Photograph of Commercial Tavern, Spitalfields, London

Photograph of Commercial Tavern, Spitalfields, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho)

The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho)
1595675 The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Poor)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: A Young Londoner (litho)

A Young Londoner (litho)
1595673 A Young Londoner (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Londoner. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 September 1888)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Christ Church in Spitalfields (coloured engraving)

Christ Church in Spitalfields (coloured engraving)
585583 Christ Church in Spitalfields (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Huguenots in England: A Spitalfields weaver at work (engraving)

The Huguenots in England: A Spitalfields weaver at work (engraving)
606270 The Huguenots in England: A Spitalfields weaver at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Londons new open air pulpit and the three examples which it follows (b / w photo)

Londons new open air pulpit and the three examples which it follows (b / w photo)
3627015 Londons new open air pulpit and the three examples which it follows (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Spitalfields Market, East London

Spitalfields Market, East London, showing the names of several traders, including Bradley & Sons, Potter Oyler, George Isles, James Ruane and A May. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Artisans Home, Spitalfields, the Coffee Room (engraving)

The Artisans Home, Spitalfields, the Coffee Room (engraving)
1611914 The Artisans Home, Spitalfields, the Coffee Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artisans Home, Spitalfields, the Coffee Room)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Palm Sunday in Spitalfields (engraving)

Palm Sunday in Spitalfields (engraving)
1101128 Palm Sunday in Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palm Sunday in Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Weaving at Spitalfields, England, Industry and Idleness

Weaving at Spitalfields, England, Industry and Idleness
Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth, showing weaving at Spitalfields, England, contrasting the discipline of one apprentice with the slovenly behaviour of another. Date: First published 1747

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Bells of Shoreditch (b / w photo)

The Bells of Shoreditch (b / w photo)
3657222 The Bells of Shoreditch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bells of Shoreditch)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Nicholas Culpepper, MD (engraving)

Nicholas Culpepper, MD (engraving)
585593 Nicholas Culpepper, MD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Culpepper, MD, author of Family Herbal, Red Lion House in Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Weavers home in Spitalfields (engraving)

Weavers home in Spitalfields (engraving)
585564 Weavers home in Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Ladies Companion with an illusration depicting a weavers home in)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving)

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving)
602971 Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Soup kitchen for poor jews at Spitalfields, London (engraving)

Soup kitchen for poor jews at Spitalfields, London (engraving)
603931 Soup kitchen for poor jews at Spitalfields, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soup kitchen for poor jews at Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: A Girl Mother (litho)

A Girl Mother (litho)
1595674 A Girl Mother (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl Mother. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 September 1888)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Cour dans Spitalfields, illustration from La Rue a Londres, pub. by G

Cour dans Spitalfields, illustration from La Rue a Londres, pub. by G
621459 Cour dans Spitalfields, illustration from La Rue a Londres, pub. by G. Charpentier et Cie, 1884 (litho) by Lancon, Auguste Andre (1836-87)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Christ Church, Spitalfields (b / w photo)

Christ Church, Spitalfields (b / w photo)
5198785 Christ Church, Spitalfields (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Block of Peabodys Buildings, Spitalfields (engraving)

The Block of Peabodys Buildings, Spitalfields (engraving)
655098 The Block of Peabodys Buildings, Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Block of Peabodys Buildings, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Distress in the east of London (engraving)

Distress in the east of London (engraving)
603852 Distress in the east of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distress in the east of London: the Spitalfields soup kitchen)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving)

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving)
602969 Christ Church, Spitalfields, London (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Norwich, the Meeting Place of the Church Congress (litho)

Bird s-Eye View of Norwich, the Meeting Place of the Church Congress (litho)
1056911 Bird s-Eye View of Norwich, the Meeting Place of the Church Congress (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Norwich)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier, trade card (engraving)

Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier, trade card (engraving)
984027 Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The North West Prospect of Christ Church in Spitalfields, London (engraving)

The North West Prospect of Christ Church in Spitalfields, London (engraving)
983898 The North West Prospect of Christ Church in Spitalfields, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields (engraving)

Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields (engraving)
614312 Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peabody Buildings in Spitalfields, the first Peabody building)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Soup Kitchen for Poor Jews at Spitalfields (engraving)

Soup Kitchen for Poor Jews at Spitalfields (engraving)
1099942 Soup Kitchen for Poor Jews at Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soup Kitchen for Poor Jews at Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: School of Design, Spitalfields (engraving)

School of Design, Spitalfields (engraving)
1101325 School of Design, Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School of Design, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: High Street, Borough (engraving)

High Street, Borough (engraving)
2793386 High Street, Borough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Borough. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 14 October 1837)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields

Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields
584282 Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields, 28 May 1741 (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Samuel Oldart, weaver from Spitalfields, London, who wove a scarf for the coronation of Queen

Samuel Oldart, weaver from Spitalfields, London, who wove a scarf for the coronation of Queen Victoria (b / w photo)
6014346 Samuel Oldart, weaver from Spitalfields, London, who wove a scarf for the coronation of Queen Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Weavers Room, Spitalfields (engraving)

Weavers Room, Spitalfields (engraving)
5213210 Weavers Room, Spitalfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weavers Room, Spitalfields)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: The Marriage of Princess May and HRH the Duke of York, weaving the Wedding Dress at Spitalfields

The Marriage of Princess May and HRH the Duke of York, weaving the Wedding Dress at Spitalfields (engraving)
1062674 The Marriage of Princess May and HRH the Duke of York, weaving the Wedding Dress at Spitalfields (engraving) by Barnes

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Our Artists Sketches from Life among the Unemployed (engraving)

Our Artists Sketches from Life among the Unemployed (engraving)
1061971 Our Artists Sketches from Life among the Unemployed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Sketches from Life among the Unemployed)

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Palm Sunday in Spitalfields, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Palm Sunday in Spitalfields, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Palm Sunday in Spitalfields, 1844. In the neighbourhood of London... " palming" is still a practice on the Sunday before Easter

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Palm Sunday Procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844

Palm Sunday Procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844
Palm Sunday procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844. On Palm Sundays, at that time, members of the weaving trade (then flourishing in Spitalfields) would walk out to the Essex fields

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Single womens lodging house 1900

Single womens lodging house 1900
London : Lodging house for single women at Spitalfields, the kitchen Date: 1900

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: March of the archers

March of the archers
Great marches of archers took place as thousands went out into the fields of Finsbury, Moorfields, Spitalfields and Bethnal Green

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9 Map

Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Bassetlaw S81 8 Map

Bassetlaw S81 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bassetlaw S81 8

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Sheffield S3 8 Map

Sheffield S3 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S3 8

Background imageSpitalfields Collection: Norfolk NR1 4 Map

Norfolk NR1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR1 4



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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.