My job gives me the privilege of being out and about every day in London.

Whether leading a walk, visiting a museum or gallery, or just enjoying the city's bustle or its quiet spaces, there's always something new to see, something interesting going on.

In my blog, I seek to reflect the ever-changing patterns of life in the greatest City on Earth!

Huguenot Silk Weavers: from riches to rags

The Huguenots of Spitalfields festival is running from 8 April to 21 April and is set to be a f antastic hit. walks, talks, visits, demonstrations of weaving, it’s an incredible celebration of the Huguenots and their history in Spitalfields. I am doing some walks and a talk at the London Guildhall on 9 April at 2pm, free, unreserved seats. www.huguenotsofspitalfields.org

Posted Sunday, March 17th, 2013, filed under: Huguenots, Huguenots of Spitalfields, Lectures, spitalfields

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