We are getting very close to our target now after raised an astonishing £33,960 to relaunch Spitalfields Life Books. The crowdfund page remains open until we reach £35,000… Read More
We have raised nearly £23,000 to RELAUNCH SPITALFIELDS LIFE BOOKS and now we have 4 DAYS LEFT! With your help, I am hoping we can reach the target of £35,000 by next Saturda… Read More
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Tomorrow, Sunday 10th September, I am having a bookstall in Limehouse Town Hall from 12-6pm as part of Limehouse Creates. Pl… Read More
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Jack London took photographs alongside his work as a… Read More
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Dan Jones’ painting of Malcolm Johnson at Botolph’s, Aldgate 1982
These days, with his gentle blue e… Read More
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Coming across an early copy of Thomas Bewick’s ‘History of British Birds’ from 1832 in the Spitalfields Market inspired me to publ… Read More
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On my tour, we visit some of the locations of C A Mathew‘s photographs to discover how Spitalfields has change… Read More
If you fancy a bracing walk as a respite from the festivities, tickets are available for THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOUR OF SPITALFIELDS on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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Today we are celebrating artist Anthony Eyton who… Read More
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THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S NEXT TOUR IS SATURDAY 11TH MARCH AND BOOKINGS ARE OPEN NOW FOR SPRING & SUMMER TOURS
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The drawing room at Townhouse awaits tour guests
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St Lawrence Jewry, Gresham St
This January, I waited so long for a clear day to take pictures of spires in the City of London that, when we were blessed with one, I could not resist taking… Read More
First Snowdrops in Wapping
Even now, in the depths of Winter, there is plant life stirring. As I travelled around the East End over the past week in the wet and cold, I kept my eyes open fo… Read More
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In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the guild, I am hosting THE EAST END TRADES GUILD TOUR OF SPITALFIELDS on Saturday 3rd December, telling the stories of local shops and their or… Read More
Business Name:India Gate RestaurantTagline:HERE ARE OUR SOME SPECIAL DISHES.Description:Looking for an Indian restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey? Look no further than Ind… Read More
Tickets are available for my tour of Spitalfields THIS SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER
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Sue Hadley returned recently for a… Read More
MICHAEL IN LONDONTHEATER 101 Dalmatians The Musical – at Regent’s Park Open Air * out of **** Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National (team behind One Man, Two Guvnor… Read More
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Monument to Lady Elizabeth Nightingal… Read More
A few places are available for my last-ever course HOW TO WRITE A BLOG THAT PEOPLE WILL WANT TO READ on November 20th & 21st. This is your final chance to come to Spitalfields… Read More
Bookings for THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOURS are now open for June & July
The recipe is old but the cakes are fresh
This is Harry Thomas, baker at Townhouse, who makes all the cakes for… Read More
Riello UPS’s modular UPS range Multi Power earns recognition at one of the UK electrical industry’s most prestigious awards ceremonies.
It won the ‘Power Product of t… Read More
This is Vera Hullyer sitting in front of the cupboard in the parish room where she keeps the vases and other paraphernalia she uses for creating the spectacular floral displays at St D… Read More
Jack London took photographs alongside his work as a writer throughout his life, creating a distinguished body of photography that stands upon its own merits beside his literary achievements… Read More
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Over the past year, it has been my delight to work for the Spitalfields Trust at Dennis Severs’ House, devising the new Dennis Severs’ Tour and rehearsing the actors, Joel Sax… Read More
Please support our JANUARY BOOK SALE. We only have nine titles left in the warehouse and some are on the brink of going out of print, so you can assist us clear the shelves by buying copies… Read More
Through all the chaos and disaster of the past year, Nicholas Borden has been painting continuously and produced an inspirational body of more than thirty splendid new works of visionary int… Read More