Hidden History of Spitalfields' Streets | Pavement Roundels That Share Local History

[@LookUpLondon]

Apparently I gave you a bonus 13th roundel when I only mentioned 12 in the intro! Well done anyone who spotted this *deliberate* error! ;)

[@Hannahtheredhead2454]

I could listen to you all day long. I learn so much every time you take us on a tour, either in person or virtually. And you always make it seem like you’re a good friend sharing wonderful secrets. I am so glad we found you and can “walk” with you even with travel being off the table at the moment. You are a gift!

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks for watching Jenn and you're ongoing support! Lots of love to you and Hannah X

[@susanpage8315]

My grandfather was born in Spitalfields in the early 1880s. The family left for Quebec, Canada near the turn of the century. It’s on my bucket list.

[@theresehopkins1581]

It is a pleasure to witness a country not obsessed with greed.... thank you for your wonderful videos!

[@Nick-13]

Fascinating lit gems Katie, and outstanding presentation and video production !

[@LookUpLondon]

Thank you so much Nick!

[@MrJayuk88]

Great videos , really interesting , looking forward to the next one !!!! 😊

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Jason, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@theoldbuilding4818]

So many gorgeous buildings. Those houses are perfect!!

[@judithbarnett2966]

I was going to say "look at those lovely buildings"!! (I love those streets)

[@missmuffet3874]

What a wonderful video. So informative. I actually stayed at a hotel on Fournier Street (Batty Langley’s) a couple of years ago.

[@rhysalexander182]

Amazing quality video, Katie!

[@LookUpLondon]

Cheers Rhys, all the filming for the virtual tours has come in handy training! Hope you're well X

[@rhysalexander182]

@@LookUpLondon I look forward to the next video. I'm alright, thanks. Preparing to join Alex Lacey on Global Tea Break next week!

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Rhys! And thats exciting, I'll make sure I tune in :)

[@lauraadams366]

One of my favourite areas too! Great information Katie!!

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Laura, there's literally stories around every corner isn't there?!

[@lauraadams366]

@@LookUpLondon Oh yes, its the best!

[@olalincoln246]

I found your channel through TikTok and now I’m binging your videos! I love your videos, they’re so interesting. I think I must have walked around London with my eyes shut! 😂Wish I could have a tour in person but for now I will just keep watching! ❤️

[@LookUpLondon]

Thank you Ola, Sorry for not replying sooner, so glad you found them and are enjoying the videos :) Hope that from mid-April in-person tours can continue. It is amazing how much we miss on auto-pilot!

[@denisef2845]

Thank you so much for your videos!

[@LookUpLondon]

You are so welcome!

[@biancacristolovean7135]

So beautiful!! I am learning so much from you! thank you for sharing :)

[@LookUpLondon]

You are so welcome!

[@terry9965]

Marvellous stuff love it

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Terry!

[@ruthbartlett7686]

Thank you Katie for this very helpful and interesting video. Looking up my family which I have found is strongly tied to the area! 😊 Happy New Year!

[@lorainepunch7498]

Another very insightful video. I now have the plaque walk listed as a must see. Thanks

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Loraine, enjoy and the hope the map comes in handy!

[@AdamDTaylor]

Good video 👍

[@wendylou3612]

Fascinating. I've seen some of the rondals on my strolls but now, thanks Katie, I know why they are there. Fabulous video, very interesting.

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it

[@loribrassaw9675]

Thank you!

[@philrougier5533]

I really enjoy your London history shows and I can't wait to start exploring hidden London again... My family's descendants were silk merchants who fled the Huguenot prosecutions in Lyon in France and set up home and their same business in London.

[@jaseadi]

Hi Phil, hope you don't mind me replying to your post. I too have ancestral links to Spitalfields and Lyon, and we also share the same surname! Just intrigued to know if we have a family connection? Kind regards, Jason

[@despazapryanova3811]

One of my favourite areas in London, I've seen some of the roundels and will continue looking for more 😊

[@LookUpLondon]

I just wish there were more left, maybe they'll be reinstalled some day!

[@despazapryanova3811]

@@LookUpLondon I hope so, as this is an interesting way to remember the history of the borough and the city itself. Is there a reason why the other are no longer at their initial place? I am curious what stories they had?

[@andershanson5155]

Thanks Katie. A great video. I thought I knew Spitalfields well and yet had never spotted these roundels. Can't wait until I'm able to travel to London again and look out for them

[@LookUpLondon]

They're very easily missed, glad I could help! Plus the map will make sure you can find them all!

[@sarahkeen2579]

Really fab Katie! interesting, super digestible and you have such a great story telling way of bringing things to life. loved it. Sarah x

[@LookUpLondon]

That's so lovely, thank you Sarah. Thrilled you enjoyed it! X

[@zonabrown9241]

So Interesting

[@jasonpayneuk]

Such a great video, thank you! I just love this area and the hidden secrets like the Victorian fresh milk advert on the corner of 50 Artillery Lane (there’s a photo of the advert when it was freshly painted in National Archives along with an amazing stained glass lamp a few doors down

[@LookUpLondon]

Yes I love that one, you probably know already as you seem a fellow London history nerd like me (woop!) but there's also a broad arrow underneath it because it was the board of ordinance land (nice link with the Tower video) and hence Artillery Passage/Lane and Gun Street. I'll look up that National Archives picture, thank you!

[@jasonpayneuk]

Lol just to add to my London history nerd cred, I volunteered for the Tower of London and did a report for them on the old Tower Liberties which is how I came across the photographs. I think the reference was WO94/89 - can’t wait for your next video!

[@LookUpLondon]

@@jasonpayneuk Brilliant!

[@JangianTV]

Great video, thank you! Sorry, I'm late in commenting, but have you read Dan Cruikshank's book on the area? Read it not long ago; very informative and interesting!

[@ChrisWilliams1962]

Excellent! Very interesting. Although I must admit the match girls going on strike made me chuckle more than I should have :)

[@LookUpLondon]

I wish I could say that 'strike' came from that bit of history but sadly not the case!

[@louisebowen6061]

Fab video and as I used to work here pre covid used to spend lots of my lunch hour walks around here...lots of things I definitely didn't know well done Katie

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Louise, always thrilled to share some new tidbits!

[@simonrg66]

Amazing. I have learnt a lot from your videos. What with the great fire and the war I (wrongly assumed) that a lot of the history would have been lost. Seeing these videos makes you realise how much there is still there if you know where to look. Thank you.

[@LookUpLondon]

It's a fair assumption to make I think! But the more you look for it, the more you realise has survived (in no small part thanks to amazingly driven and passionate individuals!)

[@stephenedwards679]

Lovely piece - should be entitled look down London - lol

[@LookUpLondon]

Haha I know right?! Trouble is there's too much history all around in London ;)

[@steveqwert]

that was really interesting

[@annwessels2247]

Enjoyed the video ver much and found it very interesting and informative especially as I don’t get to London now due to ill health.so thank you.

[@LookUpLondon]

You're welcome Ann, if you're a big London history but limited by travel/health you might enjoy my virtual tours? You can explore the streets from the comfort of home. More info here in case you're interested :) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/series-five-look-up-london-virtual-walking-tours-membership-tickets-136273145647

[@Amoola83]

I used to work nearby and would go for lunchtime exploratory walks of the area. Really interesting video, I recognise some places (like the school). ☺️

[@LookUpLondon]

Thanks Amoola, it's a fabulous area and I seem to find something new on every single walk, it's just so rich with history.

[@kyloren8308]

I wish you were my history teacher !

[@LookUpLondon]

What a lovely thing to say! I was lucky to have a fantastic Art History teacher who inspired me to get into history :)

[@kyloren8308]

@@LookUpLondon ☺️

[@eprzepiora]

Fournier street was often on my lunchtime walk while working in the area

[@LookUpLondon]

It's really quite magical when you catch it quiet!

[@thewiex]

I visited Spitafields Market and Brick Lane but I missed the round plaques. Next travel 💼

[@LookUpLondon]

There's always so much to spot, I've been thousands of times and usually see something new each time!

[@terry9965]

i worked in the brewery it had some great characters

[@LookUpLondon]

Oh wow I bet! I heard there was free beer at lunchtime at some point?!

[@MasoudTajamiri]

Can you do one for Canarry wharf and Isle of dogs please?

[@LookUpLondon]

I live quite close to there so definitely on the list, do you have a particular connections to the area?

[@MasoudTajamiri]

@@LookUpLondon I just love the area. I also live nearby and used to cycle in the area on my days off before the lockdown. I am also into geocaching and there are quite a few in the area. Thanks for your reply :)

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Just the name is so British. Spitalfields. Little brass buckets showered around the streets.

[@leonardoragone7454]

Thank you for your videos!!