The launch of the book 'Spitalfields Life'

Even royalty attended- pearly queen of Upton park no less

spitalfields life

The food stall was besieged. Eccles cakes and cheese

I am not in the habit of going to book launches.  This was a first for me so near home and it was deservedly packed for our local author.  he has faithfully kept his blog daily for two years- it is beautifully written and wonderful descriptions of this great place where we are so lucky to live.  The doors were closed when 600 people were inside and still people were queuing to be let in as people left. Many of the people in the book are well known around here so it was especially exciting.