Garthwaite silk. Image courtest of the Museum of London
Garthwaite silk. Image courtest of the Museum of London

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 and worked in these streets.

The Ogiers, the Courtaulds and the Le Keux, families that once dominated the textile industry. Hear about the Huguenots who were baptized, married and were buried at Christ Church, the rich silk merchants who lived in elegant houses and the life of the journeymen who spent every working hour weaving Spitalfields silk now to be found in museums around the world.

Meet Point: outside Christ Church, Spitalfields.

Minimum number of people: 10
Duration: 90 minutes
Donation: £10 per person

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