Spitalfields - impoverishment, immigration and industry
About the event
Spitalfields - impoverishment\, immigration and industry
This social walk, led by volunteer Robert Hall, is presented by Central London Humanists for everybody who desires a fulfilling, worthwhile and evidence-based path in life. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well, with compassion for others.
This event is a guided walk of +/- 2 hours pointing out places of interest. We will be walking 3.3 Km / 1.75 miles.
Impoverishment, immigration and industry yet intensely interesting sums up the area east of Liverpool Street. Who came there, what did they do and how did they fare? 2,000 years of history in one walk! We start with 2025 and finish at the start of the common era. And on a lighter note – if you turn up with a hangover you’ll find out the derivation of the word!!!
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Time: 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm
Place: Meet at Liverpool Street mainline station opposite platform 1 near Costa Coffee. Liverpool Street station is served by 4 underground lines (plus easy access from Moorgate Station) and various buses.. It is strongly suggested you find us using: [https://what3words.com/finds.comet.fired](https://what3words.com/finds.comet.fired) - or the What3Words app.
The nearest toilets are at the station.
Finishes: About 4.00 pm at The Woodins Shades, 212 Bishopsgate EC2M 4PT. You are welcome to join us for refreshment and food.
The walk and refreshment stop at the end have been planned to be wheelchair-friendly/accessible.
The walk is led by Robert – 07981963681. He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started.
The formal bit:
These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry.
CLH events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so that an accurate numbers of attenders can be estimated.
You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk.
You must be able to keep up with the walk leader at 4 Km/h (2.5 mph) for 5 Km (3 miles). It is participants' responsibility to safely cross roads.
Where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely.
When the group stops at a point of interest, please be mindful not to block pavements so members of the public can pass by safely.
Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! The walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless conditions are dangerous so please bring clothing for all seasons.
A donation of £3 to Central London Humanists would be appreciated.
The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we welcome a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please [click here](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML71XMH66FX5E/checkout/ALWCDLQ3S7AVPLFZ62PZGXLU)[.](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML71XMH66FX5E/checkout/ALWCDLQ3S7AVPLFZ62PZGXLU)
Anyone who is interested in Humanism and Central London Humanists may wish to consider becoming a member:
• If you wish to register as a full member of CLH (no membership fee) please register on our website: [https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup](https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup) • If you wish to join Humanists UK and support its work to promote humanism in British life, please go to: [Humanists UK – Think for yourself, act for everyone](https://humanists.uk/)
We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed (most definitely including the walk leader!) do not necessarily reflect the…
