Spitalfields London
Spitalfields Market is famous for its rich and diverse history of traders dating back all the way to 1197. Nowadays, the market is famous for its artists, goods, designer stores, outdoor events, street food and modern cafes, restaurants and bars. Do you know? It even had a shack selling "build your own" fruit crumble!
What's not to like about that....
A lot of you have asked where we have stayed whilst doing our Thames walk and its been a mixture of hotels and guest houses but 2 cottages have been used, one a National Trust lock keepers cottage and this fine Landmark Trust house which we occupied in mid November to walk through London following the Thames Trail. Princelet Street in East London.
Have a look at our pictures.
This is an elegant four storey home.
These are not grand buildings but they are dignified and well-proportioned. They provided their early inhabitants with room both to live and work. The house came to the Landmark Trust as a generous bequest from its last owner, Peter Lerwill, who had lovingly restored it. The building retains much of its original floor plan and fabric, most notably its simple panelling, partitions and other joinery.
This quiet street is just steps away from the sights and sounds of an interesting (and now fashionable) part of London. This spacious house reflects its 18th-century roots but provides a welcoming home and a most comfortable retreat for us.
This is our street, quiet and calm, away from the bustle just around the corner.
This one picture sums up the style of the accommodation. Good paintwork, polished floor boards, clean linen. etc
Good Morning - It looks like it will be a Good Day
What a lovely town garden.
Brick Lane with its fine curry restaurant selection is just down the street.
Poppies Fish and Chips shop is around the corner. Top Notch and very famous.
This advert is from Poppys website
Fish and chips are fun, a guilty pleasure and a Great British old fashioned classic. The tempting aroma of the salt and vinegar draws you in and the crunch of the batter on the fish or the crisp on the chips is irresistible.
At Poppies we do things properly. Whether it is the sourcing of ingredients or the presentation we follow the course the Captain of the ship Pops set us on back in 1952.
The city is fast and Poppies is the escape. A nostalgic throw back in time with memorabilia, music and chatter alongside good old fashioned food served with care and love.
We are welcoming and we are a community.
For a treat after work, a family dinner or a cheeky take away. For mouth tingling, lip smacking, ketchup pouring, gravy drowning indulgence we are the experts at all things fish and chips.
Authenticity. Notice the old ringpull bell.
Up the many stairs
Only the bathroom but study the shutters
Folding and bi-folding
AND IT ALL WORKS
You have seen our hand towels, now i feature the fireplaces and their beautiful tiles
