Spitalfields - impoverishment, immigration and industry

**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.