Aldgate Walking Tour: Fashion Past and Present

In celebration of London Fashion Week, join former fashion journalist and City Guide, Susanna Cohen of Square Mile Secrets, on this Aldgate Walking Tour, exploring the area’s extraordinary fashion history, and the communities and traditions that continue to shape its style today.

From the Huguenot merchants who made Spitalfields a global silk centre in the 17th and 18th centuries, to Jewish second-hand clothing dealers in Houndsditch and the African textiles of Wentworth Street today, discover the people and places behind Aldgate’s fashion story.

Along the way, you’ll uncover the history of Petticoat Lane Market and its enduring Sunday fashion tradition, and explore the changing style of Brick Lane.

This lunchtime stroll is a great opportunity to get away from your desk and provides a chance to connect with this historic neighbourhood, as well as with colleagues, friends and local residents!