A walk through Spitalfields and Brick Lane reveals that Bengali history in the East End extends much further back than twentieth century migrations. The East End: Basically Like A Layer Cake Yes it is, isn’t it! Thanks to the resources from Tower Hamlets Council, we have been able to explore several of these layers. We […]
A refreshing take on the theme of touch and connection from an Australian artist in London. Valerie Ellis is one to watch. Touch Me by Valerie Ellis: Connecting Despite It All It’s interesting. I’ve commented once or twice on how much new theatre writing in the last year has focused on the theme of human […]
An illustrated walk around the East End, including Aldgate and Spitalfields. The traces of Jewish history in this neighbourhood are fast-changing, different even than when our walking guide was published. An In-Depth Look At Jewish Life In The East End I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the resources provided by Tower […]
Something a little different today! After exploring street art around Shoreditch and Brick Lane, I bring you highlights in the form of curated videos. East London – Street Art Canvas A lot of big cities have a neighbourhood like the one we will see today. It’s cool, full of hipsters and street food and art […]
A walk through Spitalfields, exploring the ever-changing nature of this London neighbourhood. Along the way we will see traces of its Jewish, Bangladeshi, Huguenot and weaving populations. Another Walk Courtesy of Tower Hamlets Council Like our recent Black History Walk in Tower Hamlets, the inspiration for today’s post came from this page of local history […]
