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“Out with the old and in with the new.” But maybe “Out with the old and in with the new.” But maybe not too much of the out...

We’re rather partial to some Aldgate history, and 2025 marked the 200th birthday of this painting depicting the gateway of the Priory of the Holy Trinity, called Christ-Church, near Aldgate.

Demolished in 1813, the main entrance to the priory was through the gateway shown in this picture. The priory had been founded by Queen Matilda (Good Queen Maud) around 1108. Her daughter, another Queen Matilda, maintained a close relationship with it, even having two of her children buried there.

The priory was dissolved in 1532, and in 1592, it was sold to “the Lord Mayor, the commonalty and the citizens of London”. The land it had once owned was given to prominent political and merchant figures. By 1846, little to none of the original priory remained, although some of the original architecture is preserved within the local buildings.

Who knew?	

#londonhistory #medievallondon #secrethistory
We’ve been thinking about the delicious food serve We’ve been thinking about the delicious food served up during at Aldgate in Winter all month long 🤤 You too? Well, here’s where you can treat your tastebuds to it all over again:

🥐 @okjacafe | 29 Toynbee Street
🧁 @eatthedamncake | 24a Wentworth Street
🧆 @eye_falafel_london | Petticoat Lane Market
🍕 @syp_space | 19 Bevis Marks
🥟 @yeye.restaurant | 14 Artillery Passage
🍛 @sataystreetuk | 15 Goulston Street
🐟 @happydayse1 | 44 Goulston Street

#aldgateinwinter #londonfoodguide #londoneats
Have you visited Aldgate’s newest pub, @yethreelor Have you visited Aldgate’s newest pub, @yethreelords, yet?

Opening last month at 27 Minories, the pub is named after the three Scottish lords convicted of treason and held on the site after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. But we aren’t expecting you to visit for the history (even if it is fascinating). Oh no. We’re expecting you to be tempted by 50% off Burger Mondays, Wednesday’s wings deal, and perfectly pulled @londonbrewingco pints. So, pop in and get acquainted with your new local.

#londonpubguide #londonlife #londonpubs
We can’t thank you enough for all the love and sup We can’t thank you enough for all the love and support you showed this year’s two-day Aldgate in Winter extravaganza. We are especially grateful to everyone who made this event possible, including the businesses, volunteers, schools, performers, the local community, and everyone in between.

We had a blast (and hope you did too), and can’t wait to bring you more community events and initiatives in the coming year 💙

We also want to give a special shout out to @theintrepidcoll for their dedicated event delivery support.

#aldgateinwinter #communityevents #londonlife
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