The Old Jewish Quarter
and London's Markets
Boats, buses, taxis and tubes... and your own two feet!
Explore the city like a real Londoner with an expert tour guide by your side. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and conduct the tour using different modes of transport. It's the eco-friendly, exhilarating and flexible way to experience one of the world's greatest cities.
The Old Jewish Quarter and London's Markets
Sweat shops and real London pubs
We explore Spitalfields, a district with a fascinating history with a vibrant, contemporary scene. One minute we will be admiring some of London's finest 18th century houses, and the next we will plunge into bustling streets with boutique shops selling London's up and coming designers. Being on the edge of the City, the area has always attracted immigrant communities, who have added to its rich cultural diversity.
Around two million Jews left Europe between 1881 and 1914, fleeing persecution and economic hardship. Although most boarded ships for the United States, some 150,000 settled in Britain, with large numbers settling in London's East End, Spitalfields and near the docks where they had arrived.
By 1910, there were 125,000 Jews in less than two square miles around Whitechapel and Spitalfields, often living in conditions of extreme overcrowding. Many immigrants maintained cultural traditions brought from Eastern Europe. Most were employed in the sweat shops of the East End of London, see the places and hear the tales relating to the Jewish community.
End the tour with a walk through Borough Market. This is the perfect market to grab a bite to eat, enjoy top quality tea or coffee and soak up the lively atmosphere.
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