Spitalfields: Flexible Workspaces With Purpose

Our space in Huguenot Place has been cleverly designed to reflect and celebrate the site’s historic association with the silk industry, which dominated Spitalfields and Brick Lane throughout the eighteenth century. Full of character and charm, it houses some of the areas most exciting tech innovators, entrepreneurs and enterprises within an exclusive network.

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About The Area

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Spitalfields has a rich history steeped in British mysticism. The land belonged to St Mary Spital, a priory or hospital (a lodging for travellers run by a religious order) erected on the east side of Bishopsgate thoroughfare in 1197, from which its name is thought to derive.

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The area’s historic affiliation with the silk industry was established by a French protestant family (the Huguenots), who first arrived as refugees. This laid the foundations for what would become a thriving area of trade and handmade goods. The famous Spitalfields market receives around 25,000 visitors every week, having been established after Charles I gave a licence for ‘flesh, foul and roots’ to be sold in what was once ‘Spittle Fields’.

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Startup Resources

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Spitalfields is the ideal location for energising a company of any size given its proximity to some of the most lively and flourishing areas of the city. This side of town epitomises the ethos of ‘work hard, play hard’, with a more flexible range of budgets than you might find further west. It’s for this reason that many of the city’s best start-up programmes and incubators tend to locate their events and programmes near the area, including Tech Stars, IncuBus and Launch 22.

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Wine And Dine

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It’s hard to find restaurant-quality pizza at £5 a pop in London but the popular Pizza Union is proof that you can have both quality and quantity at economical prices. The area is also renowned for it’s diverse market stalls, the ‘Curry Mile’ on nearby Brick Lane, an asian quarter featuring the likes of Blixen and Sichuan Folk, as well as city favourites including Hawksmoor and Flat Iron. City slickers will also be well acquainted with a few instagram favourites, including the late night dinner-brunches at Duck and Waffle and rooftop views from Sushi Samba.

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Keeping Fit

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If skyline views and martinis aren’t what boost your endorphins, Spitalfields is spoilt for choice when it comes to working up a sweat. From the pools at Nuffield Health or Shoreditch House, to a melange of mind-body wellbeing at Ethos, the area lives up to its East London reputation in delivering some of the best, with an edge. You can also try something a little different, such as the Soma method at Soma House - involving a mix of hot yoga, dance and pilates to get you back into creative flow.

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Community Collectives

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Spitalfields is an area known for its spirit and strong sense of community. The Spitalfields community group actively foster community in the area, housing over 200 members including local corporates and other businesses, running members dinners, charity events and campaigns. The Spitalfields society run similar programmes, including one of the largest cultural events in London - the Brick Lane Mela, a celebration of Bengali New Year.

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Every summer there are a broad array of events run by local venues such as the Nomadic Garden Parties or food safaris. However if you’re after something a little more tame and are interested in learning more about the areas founding history, there are a few different walks and tours based on the story of the Huguenots.

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Rest And Reset

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Take a break from the endless scrolling and find fur therapy over at Spitafields Farm; where you can also stock up on local produce and farm to face toiletries. Featuring some of the best from the classical world, the annual Spitalfields music festival is also worth a visit, with melodic marathons taking place over several hours for a fully immersive experience. East London is home to some of the largest green spaces in London, including Shoreditch and Ravenscroft parks, Finsbury Circus Gardens, Hoxton Square and St Jame’s Park.

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Feeling Cultured

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You’ll find various works of art and installations spread out throughout the town. The area is known for its support of artists from across the globe, as well as its promotion of inclusivity and artworks that highlight key social and cultural events. Spitalfields also host a year-round, community and cultural events programme that celebrates the rich history and ever-changing character of the area - including summer arts markets and live performances. For something quintessentially British, you could also book onto a Jack The Ripper walking tour, murder mystery, or guide to some of the areas best street art.

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Commuting

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x+why is situated in the middle of the gateway to East London,  just four minutes from Liverpool Street Station, off the famous Brick Lane.

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