Spitalfields ?

Question

1) What is the working-class neighbourhood Spitalfields dominated by ?
2) What purposes does spitalfields serve now ?

Answer 1

i think it has move for a good while out too the East end area not far from the hackney dog track and it still does the same , if it is by faringdon road i lived there for a little while there was a shop that just sold sausages all different flavours and they were nice, it was busy during the week days but very quiet during the week end

Answer 2

Nowadays Spitalfields is rather dominated by Bangladeshi immigrants! Traditionally it was always the first port of call for migrants to Britain, notably French Hugenots in the 18th Century and then Jews in the 19th century. Hugenots set up weaving workshops, jews continued with small scale tailoring/dressmaking businesses (typically sweatshops). Some of this continues today, but Bangladeshi immigrants have set up numerous restaurants.
Trumans brewery used to be a major employer, but this closed in 1980's. There are numerous street markets in the area - they certainly dominate on Sundays.
So, purpose today: markets, curry/balti restaurants, trendy housing in original 18th century buildings - lived in by people who like things a bit 'edgy'.

Answer 3

Nearby city high office blocks.

Boutiques and fancy shops.............