One of East London’s most popular streets has to be Brick Lane. Brick Lane is steeped in history and home to some of the best places for dining in London, not to mention shops and street art. It has a fascinating history and is one of the most popular places to visit today in the East End. The street was originally called Whitechapel Lane; it is believed to have been renamed because brick and tile makers who set up shop in the street in the 15th century used local soil.
Brick Lane is also named by Londoners affectionately Banglatown. This has been one of the most popular places for Bangladeshi immigrants since the late 20th century, especially Bengalis from the Sylheti area. In London, the street is the place to go for a curry, particularly if you want to try traditional and authentic cooking rather than high street curries.
Brick Lane is home to a vibrant culture of artists too. The graffiti is especially worth watching out for , street art is celebrated here instead of being cleaned off immediately! There are also several small galleries around Brick Lane and its surrounding streets worth a visit.
Reference: Ramaswamy, C., 2020. Brick Lane In The 80S: Before It Became Banglatown. [online] the Guardian. Available at: <https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/mar/06/brick-lane-in-the-80s-before-it-became-banglatown>
(Brick Lane History – Visit East London Street Markets, 2020) East London History. 2020. Brick Lane History – Visit East London Street Markets. [online] Available at: <https://www.eastlondonhistory.co.uk/brick-lane-east-london/>
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