Spitalfields Life
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Join me for a ramble through 2000 years of culture and history at the heart of old London. www.thegentleauthorstours.com
I am delighted that Karolina Merska of FOLKA is giving a talk on FORGOTTEN CRAFTS & CUSTOMS IN POLISH FOLK ART this Saturday at 2pm at @bloomsburyjamboree
TICKETS: shorturl.at/1xnaL
TICKETS: shorturl.at/1xnaL
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I am delighted that Karolina Merska of FOLKA is giving a talk on FORGOTTEN CRAFTS & CUSTOMS IN POLISH FOLK ART this Saturday at 2pm at @bloomsburyjamboree
TICKETS: shorturl.at/1xnaL
TICKETS: shorturl.at/1xnaL
We need volunteers for the BLOOMSBURY JAMBOREE this weekend. We offer goody bags of books in return. If you can help please email hello@inkpaperandprint.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We need volunteers for the BLOOMSBURY JAMBOREE this weekend. We offer goody bags of books in return. If you can help please email hello@inkpaperandprint.co.uk
Come to hear James Binning tell the story of the Turner Prize-winning architectural collective ASSEMBLE next Sunday 16th November 12:15pm at the Bloomsbury Jamboree at Art Workers’ Guild in Queen Square WC1N 3AT. Tickets: shorturl.at/1xnaL
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Come to hear James Binning tell the story of the Turner Prize-winning architectural collective ASSEMBLE next Sunday 16th November 12:15pm at the Bloomsbury Jamboree at Art Workers’ Guild in Queen Square WC1N 3AT. Tickets: shorturl.at/1xnaL
Ranunculus from Columbia Road Market this morning
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ranunculus from Columbia Road Market this morning
Today is publication day for Gillian Tindall's JOURNEY OF A MAN UNKNOWN and we are sending out copies with some freebies. Copies: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today is publication day for Gillian Tindall's JOURNEY OF A MAN UNKNOWN and we are sending out copies with some freebies. Copies: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
Today is publication day for Gillian Tindall’s novel JOURNAL OF A MAN UNKNOWN. Although Gillian died last month at the age of 87, we take consolation in the knowledge that her final work is published thereby fulfilling her dying wish. Copies: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Today is publication day for Gillian Tindall’s novel JOURNAL OF A MAN UNKNOWN. Although Gillian died last month at the age of 87, we take consolation in the knowledge that her final work is published thereby fulfilling her dying wish. Copies: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
You are welcome to join us for the launch of Gillian Tindall's novel at Hatchard's Piccadilly on 19th Nov. At 7pm Colin Thubron will speak and Alan Cox will read from the novel. To register a place email spitalfieldslife@gmail.com
Copies available from: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
Copies available from: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
You are welcome to join us for the launch of Gillian Tindall's novel at Hatchard's Piccadilly on 19th Nov. At 7pm Colin Thubron will speak and Alan Cox will read from the novel. To register a place email spitalfieldslife@gmail.com
Copies available from: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
Copies available from: shorturl.at/Q5rtg
Asters and eryngium from Columbia Road Market this morning
November 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Asters and eryngium from Columbia Road Market this morning
In collaboration with Mainstone Press and Design for Today, I am hosting our annual BLOOMSBURY JAMBOREE a festival of books and print, illustration, talks and seasonal merriment on SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER at the magnificent Art Workers Guild , 6 Queens Sq, WC1N 3AT.
November 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
In collaboration with Mainstone Press and Design for Today, I am hosting our annual BLOOMSBURY JAMBOREE a festival of books and print, illustration, talks and seasonal merriment on SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER at the magnificent Art Workers Guild , 6 Queens Sq, WC1N 3AT.
I am delighted to have persuaded Ros Byam Shaw , author of the Perfect English series and writer for House & Garden, Cabana and The World of Interiors , to introduce her new book, 'Perfect English Small and Beautiful' at the Bloomsbury Jamboree. Tickets: shorturl.at/Y8HIm
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I am delighted to have persuaded Ros Byam Shaw , author of the Perfect English series and writer for House & Garden, Cabana and The World of Interiors , to introduce her new book, 'Perfect English Small and Beautiful' at the Bloomsbury Jamboree. Tickets: shorturl.at/Y8HIm
Please help SAVE TAYLORS BUTTONS, Maureen Rose's legendary shop in Cleveland St. They will shut in November forever unless they can pay their rent arrears from the Covid lockdowns:
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taylorsbut...
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taylorsbut...
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Please help SAVE TAYLORS BUTTONS, Maureen Rose's legendary shop in Cleveland St. They will shut in November forever unless they can pay their rent arrears from the Covid lockdowns:
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taylorsbut...
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taylorsbut...
My course is suitable for writers of all levels of experience – from complete beginners to those who already have a blog and want to advance or refresh their approach: spitalfieldslife.com/courses/
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My course is suitable for writers of all levels of experience – from complete beginners to those who already have a blog and want to advance or refresh their approach: spitalfieldslife.com/courses/
The last dahlias of the year from Columbia Road Market this morning
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The last dahlias of the year from Columbia Road Market this morning
In the heart of the Kentish Weald, at the centre of the village of Charing, lies a collection of ancient flint buildings that comprise the remains of a majestic archbishops’ palace dating back to the eighth century. Read the full story:
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/26/a...
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/26/a...
October 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
In the heart of the Kentish Weald, at the centre of the village of Charing, lies a collection of ancient flint buildings that comprise the remains of a majestic archbishops’ palace dating back to the eighth century. Read the full story:
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/26/a...
spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/26/a...
Freesias and Larkspur from Columbia Road Market this morning
October 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Freesias and Larkspur from Columbia Road Market this morning
So long Gary Arber, legendary printer of the Roman Rd: spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/17/s...
October 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
So long Gary Arber, legendary printer of the Roman Rd: spitalfieldslife.com/2025/10/17/s...
Join me for a ramble through 2000 years of culture and history at the heart of old London followed by tea and cakes freshly baked from a recipe of 1720 served in a 300 year old house. thegentleauthorstours.com/p/booking
October 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Join me for a ramble through 2000 years of culture and history at the heart of old London followed by tea and cakes freshly baked from a recipe of 1720 served in a 300 year old house. thegentleauthorstours.com/p/booking
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
October 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
October 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf
October 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I am giving an illustrated lecture of Spitalfields & Whitechapel in Old Photographs on Thursday 16th October at 7pm at the Hanbury Hall in Hanbury St, E1 6QR. Tickets shorturl.at/I0Ywf