We may not have quite hit our target, but we have raised an astonishing £32,033 to relaunch Spitalfields Life Books. Meanwhile, our crowdfund page will remain open until we reach… Read More
The Liberty Bell, which sits in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, is one of the most famous American symbols of freedom, abolition, and, of course, liberty.
You’ve seen it on postcard… Read More
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Next ticket availability Saturday 2nd September
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Fourteen years ago this week I began publishing daily in these pages with the ambition of reaching at least ten thousand posts, which… Read More
Campaigners have not given up on reopening Whitechapel Bell Foundry, but its closure in 2017 left John Taylor's of Loughborough as the only working bell foundry in Britain.Taylor's buildings… Read More
JOIN ME FOR FOR A WALK THROUGH SPITALFIELDS THIS EASTER
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What a pitiful sight this is. Six… Read More
Things to Do in Whitechapel: Whitechapel is a vibrant and diverse district in the East End of London that is steeped in history and culture. From its bustling markets to its iconic landmarks… Read More
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The kiln
Brick Lane takes its name from the brick works that once filled Spitalfields and I always wondered how it was in th… Read More
Tickets are available for my Spitalfields tour throughout October & November
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Graphic by Rob Ryan
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A new chapter… Read More
As part of this year’s Bloomsbury Jamboree at the Art Workers’ Guild on Sunday 11th December, Charles Saumarez Smith is giving a lecture about The London Bell Foundry‘s pla… Read More
All our books are on sale at half price until New Year and we are including a free copy of THE MAP OF THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOUR OF SPITALFIELDS with every order. Simply add the code BOX… Read More
A story that began more than five centuries ago in Whitechapel ends today with the announcement of the Secretary of State’s decision to give the go ahead for the bell-themed boutique h… Read More
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Installation at the Royal Academy
The Royal Academy Summer Show opens today which features the public debut of Grayson Perry&rsqu… Read More
Step off the Tube and although you can see the shiny skyscrapers of the City on the horizon, there is little sign that Crossrail investment has been pouring into this section of E1. What you… Read More
Tickets are available for my walking tour now
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This year, it has been a pleasure to welcome so many readers to Spital… Read More
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In just over a week, we have reached our target of 2000 signatures of local residents on the petition to Tower Hamlets Council which triggers a debate at the full council meeting on 18th… Read More
Some tickets are available for THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOUR on 11th & 12th June
Groundsman, E.15 (1965)
“This is the groundsman at the Memorial Ground where I played footb… Read More
After seven weeks of sold-out tours, we would like to thank all our guests! We look forward to welcoming more of you in June & July. www.thegentleauthorstours.com
Boy, E7 1961 – … Read More
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The Public Inquiry called by Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, into the future of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry commences on Tuesday 5th May and runs until Thursday 14th May, with eight… 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
On the eve of the Public Inquiry which opens tomorrow, Tuesday 6th October at 10am, Adam Dant has produced this print of The Bells of Whitechapel and 50% of profits go to the campaign to Sav… Read More
The kiln
Brick Lane takes its name from the brick works that once filled Spitalfields and I always wondered how it was in those former times. So you can imagine my delight to visit Bulmer B… Read More
The Liberty Bell and Big Ben, two of the most famous bells in history, have two things in common. Both bells were cast by the same bell foundry, and each bell has a renowned crack.
The be… Read More