https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/05/17/john-stowes-spittle-fields/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:56:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/05/17/john-stowes-spittle-fields/#comment-1487328 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:56:22 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=191710#comment-1487328 I am simply IN AWE of John Stow and his Survey of London. He must have spent every waking moment in writing and research.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/05/17/john-stowes-spittle-fields/#comment-1463510 Tue, 17 May 2022 15:34:42 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=191710#comment-1463510 It was fascinating to read John Stow’s Spittle Fields. and I particularly noticed that in the 1st line of the 3rd paragraph of his survey, he refers to a large field of olde time called Lolesworth, now Spittle Field. We had a cousin who lived in a flat in Lolesworth Buildings within walking distance of Elder Street. So much history in such a short distance. Thank you.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/05/17/john-stowes-spittle-fields/#comment-1463407 Tue, 17 May 2022 06:00:31 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=191710#comment-1463407 Such a touching story . We really haven’t changed much . I have felt the same consolation when looking at very ancient things and contemplating the fact that life goes on . Thank you John Stowe for your time patience and effort in writing your history . May many more follow in your footsteps.

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