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keironpim.bsky.social
The shopfront at 56 Artillery Lane in Spitalfields, built in 1756 and probably the oldest in London.
The shopfront at 56 Artillery Lane in Spitalfields, built in 1756 and probably the oldest in London.
November 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
briancentrone.bsky.social
Always a treat to see what historic costume has been swapped out in the permanent British Galleries at the Met. This sack back dress made of gorgeous Spitalfields silk is a pure delight.
November 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
mudlarklives.bsky.social
Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor.bsky.social The Dead Man In Clerkenwell spitalfieldslife.com/2026/10/30/t...
October 30, 2026 at 7:26 AM
laviezine.bsky.social
NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET TO OPEN IN SPITALFIELDS

https://www.laviezine.com/1674441/new-christmas-market-to-open-in-spitalfields/

A new kind of festive food and cocktail garden is coming to Spitalfields E1 this Christmas… An all-new Christmas food and cocktail experience is coming to Spitalfields E1 …
NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET TO OPEN IN SPITALFIELDS - La Vie Zine
A new kind of festive food and cocktail garden is coming to Spitalfields E1 this Christmas…
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November 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
dubreviewofbooks.bsky.social
A fascinating part of London, whose history - one largely of successive waves of immigration and settlement - is told in Dan Cruickshank's wonderful 'Spitalfields: The History of a Nation in a Handful of Streets'.
November 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
marinabenjamin.bsky.social
Thank you and backatya @samanthaellis.bsky.social - Come to our talking shop event in Spitalfields, organised by Jargon. Samantha and I will speak to the history, identity and language of the Iraqi Jews, and ask what is their legacy among a diminishing diaspora.
samanthaellis.bsky.social Samantha Ellis @samanthaellis.bsky.social · 1d
So happy to be doing this with Jargon & with @marinabenjamin.bsky.social, a writer I hugely admire & who I’m lucky enough to also be friends with. Do come! www.jargon.org.uk/events
November 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM
andypidge.bsky.social
Fabulous to see #elenatonra and a rare outing for her wonderful #ex:re alter ego @roughtraderecords.bsky.social in Spitalfields last night @4ad.com
October 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM
vae.bsky.social
it's in Kindle Plus (used to be Kindle Unlimited) if you do that kind of thing, check your library or local romance bookshop for physical copies. We found it at Main Character Books in Spitalfields.
Main Character Books | Read for Pleasure
Join Main Character Books for romance, fantasy, and community events in London, with online shopping, book clubs, and a welcoming space for all book lovers.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM
madeinshoreditch.co.uk.web.brid.gy
The Thirsty Farrier is opening a free Christmas food and cocktail garden in Bishops Square, Spitalfields, from 12 November to Christmas Eve, with six independent kitchens and a tasting dish from each
The Thirsty Farrier's Spitalfields Christmas Garden opens in Bishops Square on 12 November and runs to 24 December, 11am to 9pm daily. Entry is free and no ticket is needed.
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November 3, 2026 at 5:10 AM
nikkicoates.bsky.social
Hello. I made a drawing robot out of lolly sticks and a clothes peg and asked it to draw Christ Church, Spitalfields.
A very rough scribbly pen drawing of Hawksmoor’s church in Spitalfields. Next to it, a very rudimentary jointed arm made of lolly sticks and a clothes peg with three small servo motors attached. To be fair it is a better work of art than I’ve seen any other lolly stick manage. B/W photo of Christ Church, Spitalfields. The majesty of Hawksmoor’s creation is a bit more obvious in this one.
October 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
skionar.bsky.social
The Gentle Author has kindly republished a piece of mine today

@thegentleauthor

#Spitalfields #SpitalfieldsLife
#ghosts

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Georgiana Eagle & The Curse Of Vicky’s Ticker | Spitalfields Life
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October 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
rockyroader.bsky.social
Wonderful.
Worth mentioning this T-shirt (One of which I bought at Spitalfields market) here:
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X Ray Fog Ziggy Iggy Biggy Piggy t shirt
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November 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
booksteaandme.bsky.social
✨ One perk of having IVF treatment in London! I do get to visit my favourite bookshop Main Character Books in Spitalfields Market! A romatasy book lovers heaven✨
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#maincharacterbooks #bookstagram #bookshopsoflondon #spitalfieldsmarket #bookish
A vibrant hot-pink display table in a bookstore featuring stacks of Sarah J. Maas's book A Court of Splintered Harmony alongside pink roses, tote bags, and bookshelves filled with novels. Bright yellow bookshelves and hot-pink display tables filled with neat stacks of popular fiction and fantasy books inside a modern bookstore. Exterior storefront of Main Character Books featuring large glass windows, vibrant pink displays, yellow bookshelves, and colorful mosaic patterns along the sides. A close-up view of yellow bookshelves topped with three "Main Character Books" posters in Spitalfields Market, showcasing a wide selection of fantasy and fiction titles.
November 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
citizenwald.bsky.social
Recently came across this timely video about a major historic preservation project in London's Spitalfields: a microcosm of history of architecture & immigrants: Huguenot, Ashkenazi, Bengali

Spitalfields Forgotten Huguenot House #georgianhousesoflondon
Spitalfields Forgotten Huguenot House #georgianhousesoflondon
Firstly, our profound thanks to friend of Georgian House of London and thoroughly rakish gent, https://www.instagram.com/mrjohnmackenzienicolson/, who’s worked tirelessly in facilitating this opportunity to showcase what the Spitalfields trust are embarking on with the repair of the abandoned Huguen
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October 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
rickcainejourno.bsky.social
Malkia (Orphaned Elephant) and Together Forever on Wheels
Gillie and Marc
2019
Bronze
Life-size
Spitalfields Market and 1 Bishops Square
East London
Photos: October 20, 2026
A bronze sculpture of Malkia, a young female elephant, by artists Gillie and Marc in Spitalfields, London. The sculpture depicts an orphaned elephant, whose mother tragically died in 2016 after collapsing, and couldn’t be saved by vets. Another larger, adult bronze elephant is seen in the background. These bronze statues are anchored along the public art trail around Spitalfields Market in East London. These statues were unveiled in late 2019. They originally went on display near Marble Arch in London before migrating to their home in Spitalfields Market. The installation was paid for by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to honor real-life rescued orphan elephants and raise awareness for African wildlife conservation. Gillie (a nurse from England) and Marc (an advertising artist from Australia) first met on a photoshoot in Hong Kong in 1990. Just seven days later, they eloped to Nepal and got married at the foothills of Mount Everest. They have remained inseparable ever since. For the first 16 years of their relationship, they painted and created art completely separately. However, they realized they were becoming too competitive with each other, which started creating tension. In 2006, they decided to co-paint a portrait for Australia's prestigious Archibald Prize. It became a finalist, and they vowed from that day forward to sign everything jointly as "Gillie and Marc". Gillie's passion for elephant conservation stems from a tragic childhood event. Growing up in Zambia, she was on safari at age nine when she heard a gunshot. She rushed toward the sound only to watch an elephant die at the hands of a poacher. That exact moment inspired her lifelong vow to use her voice—and later her art—to protect wildlife. Today, they are widely recognized as "the world's most loving artists", working together 24/7 on monumental public sculptures that champion animal welfare across the globe. Located in the same area as the elephants, by Spitalfields Market in East London at 1 Bishops Square, this fun sculpture features Rabbitwoman in the driver's seat of a bronze Vespa while Dogman relaxes in the sidecar next to her holding a coffee mug. (See next photo.) Rabbitwoman and Dogman are Gillie and Marc's signature characters. Fusing human bodies with animal heads, these hybrid sculptures serve as a deeply personal, autobiographical mirror of the artists' own lives and a global symbol of diversity and love. The idea struck the couple during a family vacation to Egypt. They were fascinated by ancient Egyptian art, where gods with animal heads symbolized specific virtues and spirits. Dogman was created first to represent Marc, modeled closely after the couple's real-life beloved Weimaraner dog, Indy. Shortly after, Rabbitwoman was designed to represent Gillie, embodying a gentle nature, deep empathy, and a wildlife-warrior spirit. In the natural world, a dog is a predator and a rabbit is prey. By nature's laws, they should never be friends. Gillie and Marc intentionally use this juxtaposition to tell their own love story. Coming from wildly opposite backgrounds—Gillie is a Catholic from England, while Marc is a Jewish man from Australia—they initially faced skepticism that their relationship would last. In their art, rather than running away from each other, the rabbit and the dog run toward each other, proving that love, unity, and understanding can bridge any divide. The duo has deployed large-scale bronze versions of Rabbitwoman and Dogman all over the globe, including famous iterations like the Paparazzi Dogs on New York City's Sixth Avenue and various interactive benches and tables installed throughout London, Sydney, and Singapore.
October 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
keironpim.bsky.social
Yes! It’s a great book. I’ve interviewed Dan for my book about Spitalfields and in particular the battle to save Elder Street from demolition. Will add pics to the thread at some point.
November 1, 2026 at 11:19 AM
donutbarn.org
Are they grown in Spitalfields?
October 28, 2026 at 12:29 PM
folkloretwitcher.bsky.social
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Untouched For Centuries, A Huguenot House in Spitalfields London #georgianhousesoflondon
YouTube video by Simon Stone | Unique & Historic Homes
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October 28, 2026 at 11:36 AM
shaytz.bsky.social
Oh boy I could give you a spectrum of them-

Ghuleh/Zombie Queen & Respite on the Spitalfields- Ghost
The Summoning, TMBTE, Look To Windward, Emergence- Sleep Token
Miracles Out Of Nowhere & Magnum Opus- Kansas
Of A Lifetime- Journey
Happy Cycling- Boards of Canada
concretexros3.bsky.social ♥ Passionate ♥ @concretexros3.bsky.social · 2d
Gun to your head, name a song that’s over 6 minutes long.
November 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
mudlarklives.bsky.social
Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor.bsky.social The Crypts Of Old London spitalfieldslife.com/2026/10/28/a...
October 28, 2026 at 1:52 PM
mudlarklives.bsky.social
Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor.bsky.social Javed Iqbal, TV Repair Man spitalfieldslife.com/2026/10/19/j...
October 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
indrora.bsky.social
I refuse to believe that this guy isn't @funranium.bsky.social 's doppleganger

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Tinned Fish Reviews
Meet and Greet 7th November at The Tinned Fish Market Shop in Old Spitalfields Market in London. Buy our T-shirts at www.TinnedFishReviews.com
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October 30, 2026 at 7:37 AM
thegentleauthor.bsky.social
AUTUMN IN SPITALFIELDS on www.spitalfieldslife.com today
October 23, 2026 at 9:50 AM
guidelondon.bsky.social
London Christmas lights switch-on dates:

🎄Southbank Centre Winter Market: 2 November
🎄Carnaby Street: 4 November
🎄Regent Street & St James’s: 5 November
🎄Marylebone Village: 11 November
🎄Old Spitalfields Market: 11 November
🎄Covent Garden: 12 November

📸 © Ursula Barzey.
October 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
mudlarklives.bsky.social
Roger Clarke @skionar.bsky.social Georgiana Eagle & The Curse Of Vicky’s Ticker. Published today by Spitalfields Life @thegentleauthor.bsky.social spitalfieldslife.com/2026/10/26/g...
October 26, 2026 at 6:22 AM