Tag: Spitalfields

  • The Spitalfields Colour Walk

    The Spitalfields Colour Walk

    Once a month, a multi-coloured explosion of joy emerges from  Spitalfields Market. If you’ve ever wandered through this bustling area on the third Thursday of the month, you might have stumbled upon a sight so vibrant it makes you gasp. The Colour Walk isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the unapologetic power…

  • The Wife Auctions of Spitalfields

    The Wife Auctions of Spitalfields

    In the colourful tapestry of London’s history, there exists a curious and often overlooked chapter: the wife auctions of Spitalfields. These peculiar events, which unfolded in the bustling East End district of London, were a blend of quirkiness, scandal, and social commentary that could only have emerged from the vibrant streets of 18th and 19th-century…