Whitechapel and Spitafields History Walk

This easy walk takes in the very diverse history of Spitalfields and Whitechapel. We start at Aldgate and will visit the House of Annetta, now a community hub with garden, cafe and library, originally built for a Huguenot silk merchant in 1705. We then explore the hidden alleys and courtyards of Whitechapel before visiting two Jack the Ripper sites. Route continues to the site of the Old Roman Gate at Aldgate and the Tomb of the Unknown Roman Girl. Our walk continues up through Spitalfields Market and Charnel House, passing former soup kitchens and surviving synagogues from 18th century.
Our walk continues along famous Brick Lane where there is the option of enjoying some traditional beigels in the very first Beigel Shop, established in 1855.
Refreshments
Cafe in House of Annetta. At end of walk stop for some beigels in The Beigel Shop in Brick Lane.
Travel
Aldgate East is on District and Hammersmith & City lines
Start
5:00pm prompt at Aldgate East Station, postcode E1 7P
Cost of event is £10. This includes full membership for 1 year , Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk (http://www.hawog.org.uk/)) All day walks are free to full members. Any questions please mail meetup@hawog.org.uk