Huguenots in Greenwich
After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, a small but significant Huguenot community settled in Greenwich around the Marquis de Ruvigny. Many lived in Crooms […]
2021
Silk, Satin, Muslin, Rags
The Story of the Spitalfields Weavers: this tour impresses those interested in Georgian architecture, the Huguenot story, Spitalfields silk, and the many weavers who lived […]
Huguenots in Clerkenwell
Although not as well-known as the Spitalfields and Soho settlements, Clerkenwell was another of the London areas where Huguenots – refugees from religious persecution in […]
Huguenots in the City of London
The contribution the Huguenots made to the commerce and banking in the City of London was enormous. It covered insurance, stockbroking, finance and commerce. You […]
Christ Church, Spitalfields
Visit Nicholas Hawksmoor’s masterpiece and the finest baroque church in the country. How it was built, fell into disrepair, renovated will be revealed. Hear about […]
Tom Juchau
English Heavy Weight Boxing Champion (1765-1766): Huguenot Descendant Tom Juchau, born in 1739 in St Giles, London, was the son of a Calvinist, Charles Juchau, […]
Both Luther and Calvin believed in the authority of the Bible but why were there such clear differences in their theology, particularly in connection with Communion?
Both Luther and Calvin were clear on the solas of the Reformation. That is, they both believed in the biblical teaching that we are saved […]
Townhouse
Townhouse, 5 Fournier Street, E1 6QE Step over the threshold of 5 Fournier Street in Spitalfields and step back in time. Shut the door behind […]
Goldsmiths’ Company
The Goldsmiths’ Company, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BNHuguenot Goldsmiths were attracted to Britain as a result of religious persecution but also for economic reasons. Initially London […]
French Hospital, Rochester
The French Hospital, 41 La Providence, Rochester, ME1 1NB The French Hospital is one of the oldest and largest Huguenot charities in England. Founded originally […]