Comments on: At Anna Maria Garthwaite’s House

By: Gregory Rose

Gregory Rose — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:05:49 +0000

I love this – must take a quick look next time I’m in Princelet Street.

By: Mikki

Mikki — Thu, 23 May 2019 15:08:56 +0000

Enjoyed this page. Recently finished “Black Berry and Wild Rose” by Sonia Velton, first book of fiction, about the silk weavers of Spitalfield and the Huguenot community of the 18th century. Many of my ancestors were French/Dutch Huguenots weavers and in the cloth trade and fled to England in the mid 1550s so this was a nice addition on information. One of them in the British History records is listed as living in the house with the ‘worm on the hook” and seems to be that it means a red house and the color was a sign of great wealth as it was difficult to come by since it came from a rare beetle from Asia or Africa – all in all – it has been most enjoyable.

By: George Shiels

George Shiels — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:17:15 +0000

Delighted to see the pictures of the house. My wifes ancestor Pierre Campart produced silk used by Anna MG and we guess his house probably looked much the same. We hope to get to see it and perhaps establish more links with the Camparts

By: Carolyn Woodward

Carolyn Woodward — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 20:54:13 +0000

This is wonderful! I’m writing an article that includes attention to Anna Maria Garthwaite. You include some info here that’s new for me. Thanks very much.

By: Dorothy North

Dorothy North — Sat, 07 May 2016 09:48:49 +0000

Re Sarah Garthwaite – have you found what you were looking for yet?

If not, I may have some suggestions.

By: Geri Caruso

Geri Caruso — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:26:07 +0000

This is so beautiful… Just what we people who love England from afar, (the US) would like to think all English housed look like.

By: Liz Campbell

Liz Campbell — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:20:43 +0000

Facinating,I will re visit again and again I am sure.I love the way the old paint finishes were kept on some walls.The render on the ground floor elevation is missing in parts,would this be a later edition to the house Ann knew? Here on the Island Medina Mortar was made,Osborne House was covered in this and after many attemps to match the colour it was decided to paint instead.
I did what I normally do for houses for sale in France,Google Earth and have a walk around.What is going to happen to the next house ,painted pink,in Princelet Street? The shutters are all still there on the ground floor but the box sash are gone on the floors above,does this indicate the interiors have gone as well?

By: Sarah Garthwaite

Sarah Garthwaite — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:10:36 +0000

I am trying to trace the link between Anna Maria Garthwaite and my husband’s family. Having gone to Christ Church in Spitalfields yesterday to try to find her grave I discovered that within about 15 years of her burial there in 1763 the graveyard was converted to a pleasure garden. Does anyone have any information about where the graves were relocated to please?
Will the house at 2, Princelet Street be open again in the near future? I would love to visit. Thank you.

By: Judith Morgan

Judith Morgan — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 15:37:58 +0000

My ancestors were silk weavers in Spitalfields, and Bethnal Green in the 1800s. The family belief was that they were Huguenots, but I have never been able to prove this. I don’t think any of them lived in a house like this, though!

By: Winona Stewart

Winona Stewart — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 01:38:00 +0000

Dear Gentle Author,
I recently discovered this site and am thoroughly enjoying it. I feel such gratitude to
you for work you do to keep us informed….. and inspired! I love Spitalfields! And
hope to visit one day.
Winona Stewart
Carmel, CA USA