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places2seeplaces2go wrote a review May 2018
England, United Kingdom4,272 contributions809 helpful votes
We came across Raven Row when we were taking a look around Leadenhall Market & Spitalfields. We saw a sign for Raven Row & basically found our way to this interesting alley/row. Interesting independent shops & buildings that inspire your imagination. It really is worth time wondering off the major tourist areas of London. …
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Date of experience: October 2017
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On this visit to London I picked up where I left off in the book, "London Hidden Walks", and, with my family in tow, ventured out on the "Spitalfields and Whitechapel Walk". We have experienced several structured walks over our last two visits to London, but from an historical perspective, this one in the Spitalfieds district was most poignant. Many of the old streetscapes have changed significantly, but where the old homes and buildings remain, the scars and triumphs of the past are easy to imagine. Being an industrial area at the height of London's weaving prowess to the hunting grounds of Jack the Ripper and the magnet for all of London's wretched poor in the grimmest of historical times, Spitalfields is a captivating collective of history, modern day life and emerging trends. We could have spent a whole day wandering about as there is a lot to see and much to do.…
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Date of experience: September 2017
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I would thoroughly recommend walking these narrow streets. There are many interesting and independent shops plus the buildings are very atmospheric as if you have gone back in time. As far as I know this street was used in Harry Potter to represent Diagon Alley. More or less unique in London.…
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Date of experience: April 2017
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We discovered the gallery by chance. Curiosity led us inside. Warm welcoming at the entrance. A very interesting exhibition of Lukas Duwenhögger. Talented artist coping in creative ways with identity and belonging dilemmas. If you are at the neighborhood take the time to visit.
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Date of experience: August 2016
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Located in the Spitalfields area and only a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, this private art gallery located in historic domestic houses with a contemporary extension created in 2009 runs a series of modern art exhibitions which are worth seeing, the current linked to the magazine Studio International and the role of its editor in promoting the role and importance of art in the changing environment from the mid 1960's to 1970's, with many works on display from artists of that time…
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Date of experience: March 2015
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