Anyone who knows me (or reads this blog!) is aware I am totally obsessed, in love with and gaga about London. Ever since I arrived for the very first time on January 10th, 1975 I lost my heart to this city. I have covered a lot of London but until recently I had never visited the East End. It just wasn't on the "tourist map" and just not somewhere tourists went...until recently. Now it is being revitalized and is becoming a "trendy" place to live as well. I make at least one sojurn there during my time in London. As most everyone knows the East End had the sh*t bombed out of it during the Second World War, is home to that particular breed of Londoner called the "Cockney", was Jack the Ripper's hunting grounds a century ago and was the domain of the notorious Kray brothers gang in the 50's.
So come along with me and get to know the Brick End/Spitalfields part of the East End (but there is so much more to the East End and I can't wait to explore more of it) ...a place not to be missed!!!
So come along with me and get to know the Brick End/Spitalfields part of the East End (but there is so much more to the East End and I can't wait to explore more of it) ...a place not to be missed!!!
Hawkmoor's Christ Church, Spitalfields |
Columbia Road flower market - at Christmas!!! |
Columbia Road flower market at Christmas |
Market in Brick Lane |
Graffiti art Brick Lane |
Brick Lane |
Graffiti art Brick Lane |
Spitalfields market |
Best bagels in London |
Spitalfields market |
Brick Lane |
Brick Lane - got my Indian spices here!! Brick Lane has lots of Indian/Pakistani restaurants. Trouble is they also have a wonderful market filled with great food stalls!! |
Flea market along Brick Lane - I love this photo. |
Yum - lots of lovely curries. |
More street graffiti - can you tell I love it. |
Love the street names!! |
Love the colours! |
Walkway off Brick Lane - lots of nooks and crannies in London - another little detail I love! |
Now that's street art |
Momos!!! And curry!!! This couple were from Tibet and have lived in London for ten years - they were lovely. |
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Sad little donkey - there is a petting zoo behind Brick Lane but it was closed that day. I love me some donkeys! |
love it! |
Bishopsgate |
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