Comments on: Brick Lane Market 1

By: Phil R

Phil R — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:38:25 +0000

Thursday 07/10/21 – I popped up to Spitalfields, to have a wander around the antiques & collectibles market. As I walked into Lamb Street, I bumped into a fella that I knew called John, who used to occasionally help Arthur on his stall. As I hadn’t seen him or Arthur for absolutely ages, we had a chat and naturally, I asked how Arthur was. John informed me that Arthur had gone into hospital for some tests and whilst there contracted Covid and sadly died from it. I was saddened to hear this news and asked him to pass on my deepest condolences to his wife and family.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:36:25 +0000

Fantastic!!!!! I love this, thank you so much, I am very proud to say that my dad is Arthur, he looks as proud as I feel stood by his market stall above, from the age of eleven I can remember my feet dropping off with cold at 4 o’clock in the morning helping him unload the van to set up the stall, what wonderful and precious memories……………..and to see him now in the same surroundings reminds me of being introduced to characters such as “Tiny” whom wasnt so tiny and I was walked around and introduced to all the stall holders and informed that I was Arthurs boy and to look after me,. He is now 72 (or 74 how shocking I cant remember!) and still, yes still gets up every Sunday at silly o’clock to go to the market, thats 40+ years!!!!! The only day he has off, with a push is ……………. ummmmm maybe Xmas day and thats not necessarily because he wants too!!! , a dedicated, loyal, honest, wholesome fixture of “Brick Lane”. Love you x

By: jan

jan — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:47:37 +0000

My first dog, Bella, came from Brick Lane in 1974, she was the most amazing dog, the travellers said she was a Lurcher, she died in Melbourne 1988. Thank you for Spitalfieldslife, read everyday.

By: melbournegirl

melbournegirl — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:40:01 +0000

Again, you capture what is so precious in urban history. Thank you for this.

By: hc

hc — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:20:19 +0000

thank you again for sharing such delightful spots.

By: merzak

merzak — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:00:10 +0000

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By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:04:44 +0000

Thank you for another fascinating article.
Last week I took my partner to Museum in Docklands with the intention of going on to eat at the Canteen. En route I managed to take him all around Brick Lane, pointing out where my Huguenot ancestors worshipped and lived.