Spitalfields Apartments

Home to one of London’s liveliest and varied markets and also the location of the sub-continental taste explosion that is Brick Lane, Spitalfields is attracting its fair share of creative entrepreneurs.

Brick Lane market was first held in the fields near St Mary Spital hospital as far back as the 13th century and now contains everything from antiques to jewellery and textiles created by design school graduates. Much of the Victorian structure has escaped demolition and remains as an indoor space for stall-holders, the best day being Sunday. You can also supplement your shopping energy with a stop at the Square Pie Company, a stand serving authentic hand-made pies in their trademark square design.

Spitalfields was an early home to non-conformists, later a Jewish ghetto, and then beginning in the 1960’s, a community of largely Bangladeshi immigrants. The area was steeped in their culture, and Brick Lane became synonymous with home-style curry. But change continues, and both creative and culinary industries have experienced injections of new talent and innovation. The Old Truman Brewery complex has become a centre for fashion and design while young entrepreneurs have elevated the curry house from its humble origins.