Huguenots had a huge impact on London’s culture, commerce and industry from the 17th century onwards. But how much do we really know about them? During this walk we will discover and explore the history of Spitalfields.

The Gilbert & George Centre was originally established as a registered charity by the artist in 2009 with the objective to advance the education of the public in the arts, and generally to advance the arts, architecture, heritage and culture for the benefit of the public.

SIRS Architects, 2022

The world's founding university settlement. Built to provide educational & social spaces for East Londoners. Neo-Tudor Grade II listed building with notable room decorated by Arts & Crafts designer CR Ashbee. Restoration completed in 2018.

Charles Robert Ashbee, Elijah Hoole, 1884

Join an architect-led tours of the newly completed Norton Folgate development. Explore the newly enhanced public spaces, see how historic buildings have been brought back into use, and take a look within the buildings which will be home to the burgeoning tech and creative industries in the Spitalfields and Shoreditch area.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, 2024

A rare opportunity to explore the Georgian headquarters of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), the UK’s oldest building conservation charity, not normally open to the public.

Unknown, 1740

The Brady Arts & Community Centre is on Hanbury St, just off Brick Lane in a busy & creative part of East London. It opened in 1935 as the Brady Jewish Girls Club and in 1960 the Boys Club joined The Brady. We are holding our open day on Saturday 21st September. Come and find out about the Brady Centre's history and take part in drop in arts activities.

MESSRS JOSEPH, 1935

Mother has been in the Biscuit Building since 2006, it was designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects. It is a four-story creative workspace, with the design centred around a 14-foot wide staircase through the building from ground to loading level to first floor and then second floor. A table, which accommodates Mother staff, is shaped as a continuous ribbon with this staircase.

Clive Wilkinson Architects & Holloway Li, 1930

A rare opportunity to gain insight into the workings of this globally renowned architecture, engineering and urban planning practice, based in an iconic SOM-designed building.

SOM, 2008

Coopers' Hall is a late 17th century, timber-framed merchant's house with a Georgian frontage. A Livery Hall since 1957, it features a fine Courtoom, dining room and an impressive staircase spiralling up the entire height of the building. The building displays artefacts of the coopers' trade (the making of wooden casks such as barrels) and is the home of the Worshipful Company of Coopers

Nicholas Barbon, 1690

Centre of German religious and cultural life for more than 200 years. Impressive 20th century church building with contributions from various German artists. Exhibition of German émigré artist Hans Feibusch "Five Stories from the Old Testament" (courtesy of Ben Uri Gallery). Demonstration of the organ by resident organist Paul Dichtl.

Donald Plaskett Marshall & Partners, 1960

Join your tour guide for a tour of Hawksmoor’s finest church, Christ Church, Spitalfields, where we’ll unlock the history of this fascinating area and building, as well as learning a new skill; how to ‘read’ a church. Covering the controversial myth about Hawksmoor and the occult, the tour will explain the social context of the construction of this church and its architectural importance.

Nicholas Hawksmoor, 1729