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Built in 1729, Nicholas Hawksmoor's Christ Church creation was declared dangerous and closed in 1956. Vigorous campaigning, from the poet Sir John Betjeman among others, eventually saved this city landmark from demolition, but took decades to raise the money for the full restoration that has finally returned one of London's most stunning churches to its full glory. The modern parish, between the offices of the City and the largely Moslem community of Brick Lane, is unable to fill the 640 capacity, so the church has been pressed into service as a visual arts gallery and concert hall. There can be be few more attractive venues for the arts in London.
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Alternative
Historic Buildings Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Dennis Severs' House |
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Folgate Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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5 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs' House at 18 Folgate Street captures, in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life as ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Tower Of London |
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Tower Hill,
The City,
London,
EC3N
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18 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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Local
Sights and Attractions Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Brick Lane |
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Brick Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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2 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| London's own "Curry Mile", Brick Lane is home to so much more than first-rate spiced food, it also plays host to Jewish bagel shops, Indian ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Raven Row |
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56
Artillery Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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5 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Raven Row, a non-profit contemporary art centre in Spitalfields, not far from the Market, opened to the public on 28th February 2009. The name - ...More...
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Hotels Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Hotels |
| 196 Bishopsgate |
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196
Bishopsgate,
London,
EC2M
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7 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| London Hotels |
| Andaz London |
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Liverpool Street,
London,
EC2M7QN
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9 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Housed in one of the great Victorian station hotels, this showstopper is a mixture of meticulous nineteenth century restoration and the glittering wit of Terrence ...More...
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Event Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Event |
| Dennis Severs' House Tours |
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Dennis Severs' House,
18
Folgate Street,
E1
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5 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| A guided tour of Dennis Severs' House is one of the must-see attractions of hidden London. The living museum, the brainchild of eccentric designer and ...More...
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| London Event |
| Dennis Severs' House: Silent Night |
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Dennis Severs' House,
18
Folgate Street,
E1
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5 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| The atmospheric Silent Night candle-lit tours of Dennis Severs' House are particularly fun at this time of year. The house was created by Dennis Severs ...More...
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Local
Shopping Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Shopping |
| Brick Lane Market |
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Brick Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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1 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Brick Lane Market is pure East End London, which means Jewish bagel shops, Bangladeshi curry houses, Indian sari silks - and Cockneys crying out their ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Absolute Vintage |
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15
Hanbury Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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1 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| A whole array of vintage handbags, dresses and belts are on offer at this specialist shop including more than a thousand pairs of shoes and ...More...
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Restaurants Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Restaurants |
| St John Bread and Wine |
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94-96
Commercial Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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1 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| St John Bread and Wine in Spitalfields is the sister restaurant to Fergus Henderson's original (Michelin starred) 'nose-to-tail' restaurant, the celebrated St John next to ...More...
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| London Restaurants |
| Leon |
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3
Crispin Place,
Spitalfields,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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2 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| When Leon first threw open its doors in Carnaby Street a few years ago workers of London rejoiced - well, the glamorous girls who work ...More...
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Local
Education Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Education |
| The Making Space |
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10
Sunbury Workshops,
Swanfield Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E2
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12 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book ...More...
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| London Education |
| Shaker Cocktail Classes |
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Holywell Centre,
1
Phipp Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A
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11 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| There's a real art to making cocktails. Don't be fooled into thinking it's all about shaking vigorously and pouring because, to be a proper cocktail ...More...
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Local
Leisure Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Leisure |
| All Star Lanes, Brick Lane |
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95
Brick Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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3 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim. Located in the Old Truman Brewery ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Fitness Exchange |
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Spitalfields Health and Fitness,
Fruit Exchange Building,
Brushfield Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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3 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| A relatively new player in the health and fitness market, the Exchanges offer well equipped gyms, as well as classes, beauty therapy and swimming. New ...More...
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Local
Pubs Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Pubs |
| Bar Kick |
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127
Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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13 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Fashionable Shoreditch drinkers are attracted to this cellar bar by its rickety old furniture, interesting imported beers, and a pricy, but very tasty selection of ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Strongrooms |
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120
Curtain Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A
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13 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Since opening in 2000 - in the midst of Shoreditch’s sea of pubs and clubs - this venue has been an unhurried but consistent success ...More...
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Local
Nightlife Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Nightlife |
| The Rhythm Factory |
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- 18 Whitechapel Road,
Tower Hamlets,
London,
E1
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7 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Scuzzy venue on the outskirts of Shoreditch which looks like a crummy cafe from the outside. Walk past the crowded plastic tables and chairs and ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Cargo |
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83
Rivington Street,
Kingsland Viaduct,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A
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12 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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| Cargo were pioneers of the multi-tasking MDF concept (that's Music-Dance-Food, not cheap fibreboard) and boast one of the most imaginative live music line-ups in the ...More...
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Local
Business Near Christ Church Spitalfields |
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| London Business |
| Christ Church Spitalfields |
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2
Fournier Street,
Broadgate,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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| London Business |
| 3 Rooms |
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Hanbury Street,
Broadgate,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1
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1 minutes distance from Christ Church Spitalfields
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