Spitalfields: The Historic Jewish East End of London

Our walk will start in Aldgate at the site of the 2000-year old Roman Wall that defined the original settlement of Londinium, take us past Bevis Marks, London's oldest functioning synagogue opened in 1701, through famous streets such as Petticoat Lane and Brick Lane, and end at Spitalfields - a former Victorian covered market that is now famous for food, fashion, and art.  

Hear about immigrant communities over the centuries that found refuge and work nearby, including French Protestant silk weavers, East European Jewish tailors, and Bangladeshi Muslim restauranteurs. 

See historic streets where Yiddish was once the common language, later to be replaced by Bengali. Hear about the vibrant Jewish community that dominated the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and learn about 1000 years of Jewish history in Britain.  

Join us to celebrate London's cultural diversity in the heart of this great city! 

This tour will not depart from JW3; the meeting location will be provided upon booking.

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather!