What was the original use of the Spitalfields Market?

There has been a market on the site since 1638 when King Charles I gave a licence for flesh, fowl and roots to be sold on Spittle Fields, which was then a rural area on the eastern outskirts of London.

What did Spitalfields Market used to be?

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.

What is a fun fact about Spitalfields?

Fun fact about Spitalfields

The neighbourhood draws its name from the hospital and priory that was built in 1197: St. Mary's Spittel in Spitalfields.

What were the Spitalfields in the 17th century?

Spitalfields consisted mainly of fields and nursery gardens until its development in the late 17th century. The main local industry at that time was weaving, and many of the weavers were Huguenot refugees from France.

What does Spitalfields mean in English?

/ˈspɪtlfiːldz/ /ˈspɪtlfiːldz/ ​a district of east London, east of the City. It used to be famous for its large fruit and vegetable market, which moved to north-east London in 1991.

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Why is Spitalfields famous?

Spitalfields: A Home for Immigrants

In the 17th century, many Huguenots (French Protestants) fled from religious persecution in France and settled in Spitalfields. They brought their skills to silk weaving and created a thriving industry that made Spitalfields famous for its delicate fabrics.

What does Fulham mean in English?

fulham in American English

(ˈfuləm) noun. archaic. a die loaded at one corner either to favor a throw of 4, 5, or 6 (high fulham) or to favor a throw of 1, 2, or 3 (low fulham)

Why did Huguenots go to Spitalfields?

By the time the Huguenots settled in the area, it had become more developed, with timber-framed buildings and narrow streets intersecting just outside the city gates. In 1685, over 50,000 Huguenot Protestants arrived in Britain, fleeing religious persecution in Catholic France.

Where did the Spitalfield market come from?

Historic market

There has been a market on the site since 1638 when King Charles I gave a licence for flesh, fowl and roots to be sold on Spittle Fields, which was then a rural area on the eastern outskirts of London.

What industry did the Huguenots bring to Spitalfields?

Silk designers of Spitalfields

Huguenot refugees sat at the centre of the London silk industry. Most of the Huguenots in Britain involved in the silk trades had been merchants, master weavers or journeymen in various textile industries in their former lives in France.

How safe is Spitalfields?

Located at the east from City of London, Tower Hamlets has a lot of inner London (the East end) crime and rates with 940 crimes per year within a square kilometer. The hotspot areas in Tower Hamlets are Spitalfields and Banglatown, Whitechapel and Bethnal Green.

Is Spitalfields a good place to live?

Spitalfields area guide

The vibrant mix of communities and activities lends an off - beat vibe that attracts young Londoners who gravitate towards the numerous bars, clubs, fashion outlets and graduate art shows with several outdoor festivals taking place during the warmer months.

When was Spitalfields built?

Building began in earnest in the mid 17th century and received a boost after the Great Fire of 1666 which destroyed some 13,000 houses in the City of London. In the 1680s, Spitalfields Market was established and the Old Artillery Ground was built over.

Where did Spitalfields Market move to?

New Spitalfields Market opened in the 13th century next to St Mary Spital Church in the Square Mile. The market then relocated to Leyton in the early 1990s.

What is the oldest market in London?

Borough Market is one of London's most famous food markets. At the Southwark market you'll find British and international foods. Celebrities, chefs, locals and tourists alike visit the Borough Market for its high-quality foods and cheap take-away restaurants.

Who owns Spitalfields Market?

Who owns Spitalfields Market? It was acquired by the City of London in 1920. In 2005, a redevelopment programme split the market from Old Spitalfields market which is owned by Ashkenazy Acquisitions. Read more about our history on our history page, Wikipedia or British History Online.

What is the oldest shop front in London?

Is Spitalfields Market worth visiting?

Spitalfields and Shoreditch is a very nice areas of London. The indoor market, although has a long history of being a fruit and vegetable market, is now full of restaurants and funky shops. The area around the market is worth exploring with graffiti art and old alleyways and pubs worth exploring.

What is the oldest street market in the UK?

Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century.

What surnames did the Huguenots have?

As a result, many common English surnames have Huguenot roots (e.g. Andrieu/Andrews, Boulanger/Baker, Barbier/Barber, Delacroix/Cross, Reynard/ Fox, Le Cerf/Hart, LeBlancs/White).

What are the wooden spools in Spitalfields?

The wooden spools that you see hanging in the streets of Spitalfields indicate houses where Huguenots once resided.

Why were Protestants called Huguenots?

French Calvinists adopted the Huguenot name around 1560, but the first Huguenot church was created five years earlier in a private home in Paris. The origin of the name Huguenot is unknown but believed to have been derived from combining phrases in German and Flemish that described their practice of home worship.

What does chav mean in London?

noun. ˈchav. plural chavs. British slang, disparaging. : a young person in Britain of a type stereotypically known for engaging in aggressively loutish behavior especially when in groups and for wearing flashy jewelry and athletic casual clothing (such as tracksuits and baseball caps)

Why are Fulham called The Cottagers?

Once the fire destroyed the cottage and its surroundings, it was a while before anyone else occupied it. Having played on other grounds for quite a while, Fulham found that the Craven Cottage offered the team what is needed. Their move to this site earned them the name The Cottagers.

What does Wigan mean?

noun. wig·​an ˈwi-gən. : a stiff plain-weave cotton fabric used for interlining.