Trip at a Glance
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Locations
London, England, United Kingdom
Activities
Heritage-History Tour, Sightseeing
Price
$15 USD per person-
Duration
1 hour 30 mins
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Avg Distance
1/2 mile
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Departure Day(s) and Time(s)
Sundays 1pm
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Starting Location
Liverpool st Station Bishopsgate St entrance by Starbucks Coffee Stall
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Price Includes
1.5 hour walk with a tour guide
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Notes
Spitalfields main market day is on Sunday, it is VERY busy so please be aware of this and stay together
Highlights
- See a medieval charnel house where they used to keep human bones when the graveyard was too full
- Hear about the important Roman lady's coffin discovered here
- Learn about the arrival of the Huguenot Silk Weavers, which is how Spitalfield became wealthy
- Hear how the terrible poverty, prostitution and homelessness probably aided the crimes of Jack the Ripper
- Wander the fabulous Spitalfield Market with it's myriad of stalls selling clothes, food and antiques. Soak in its vibrant atmosphere before you head off home
