GB.London. Spitalfields. From the book project 'Undercover Spitalfields', depicting life at London's iconic Old Spitalfields Market marking the 120 year anniversary of this historic site. Originally completed in 1893, Spitalfields is London’s oldest market and a unique visitor experience.

Antique Trader Steve from The Midlands. Hitler painting£220 "Its an original oil but its not period. I said to someone last week its is an original oil painting he says has somebody painted it?!"

The market is an outstanding example of nineteenth century architecture and is currently a cultural hub; a mecca for artists, designers and creative start-ups.

'Undercover Spitalfields' is shot at both day and night, following the market and surrounding areas across various transitional stages, including the arrival and set up of the traders, the eerie stillness of the unoccupied market at night, the bustle of Brick Lane’s 24 hour bagel shops and the buzz of Saturday night patrons of the area’s legendary pubs. It captures the area’s vibrant and growing community both centrally and within a wider geography, encompassing the financial centre of the City of London to the west, and fashionable Shoreditch to the north. The area symbolizes one of the most significant and rapidly developing districts in London.

This new publication includes specially commissioned text from architectural critic, Jonathan Glancy. 'Undercover Spitalfields' is a testament to the community, its cultural dynamism and commercial activity.

The book was commissioned by the owners of the Market, Ballymore Group,


2013