Soundmap Limited presents an audio walking tour of Brick Lane, London. The unique history of Brick Lane is brought to life by author Tarquin Hall in this mesmerizing walk down the street that has played host to over three hundred years of immigrants. From French Huguenots weaving silk in the lofts of Spitalfields to becoming the heart of Jewish London, Brick Lane has impacted millions of lives. It is now an astonishing mix of cutting edge fashion as well as the centre of the Bangladeshi community. Tarquin Hall is an author and journalist who has written extensively about South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the US. After living abroad, he returned to the UK and found himself living above a Bangladeshi sweatshop on Brick Lane. The extraordinary characters he met became the basis of his book Salaam Brick Lane. He shares these experiences and his fascination with Brick Lanes astonishing history on this unique audiowalk. HIGHLIGHTS - Old Truman Brewery - Spitalfields Christ Church - Site of Battle of Cable Street NOTES Starting Place: Outside Beigel Bake, 159 Brick Lane, London Nearest Tube: Aldgate East or Liverpool Street Optimal Days and Times: Anytime is fine Notes: Brick Lane is most vibrant on the weekends, particularly Sunday when the market runs.
