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UK. England. London. 51°31′00″N 0°04′30″W / . 51.5166°N 0.0750°W. / 51.5166; -0.0750. Spitalfields / ˈspɪtəlfiːldz / is an area in London, England and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in East London and situated in the East End. Spitalfields is formed around Commercial Street and Brick Lane.
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Spitalfields, neighbourhood in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. It is situated just east of the Bishopsgate section of the former London Wall. In the Middle Ages it belonged to the priory and hospital, or “spital,” of St. Mary, which was founded in 1197 by Walter and Rose Brown.
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Spitalfields takes its name from the hospital and priory, St. Mary’s Spittel which was founded in 1197. Lying in the heart of the East End, it is an area known for its spirit and a strong sense of community. It was in a field next to the priory where the now-famous market first started in the thirteenth century.
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Nov 1, 2013 · The name Spitalfields comes from the hospital and priory of St. Mary’s Spittel, founded in 1197 by Walter Brunus and his wife, Roisia. The hospital was a place of refuge and care for the poor, sick and travellers. It was located on the east side of Bishopsgate, one of the main roads leading into the City of London.
Jan 19, 2021 · Spitalfields, which encompasses the areas around Liverpool Street and Brick Lane, is by far one of my favourite London areas. I love the carefully preserved Huguenot housing streets which exist from the early 18th century as part of London’s then booming silk weaving industry, the multiple bars and restaurants, the markets available and the amazing … Continue reading Guide to Spitalfields
