Top Things To Do in Shoreditch

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Today I invite you to switch all our attention from

the USA

to conservative

England.

Let’s look at another London today: a place where freaks hang out, graffiti is drawn on every wall, a city which is full of self-respecting hipsters who go to local cafes for coffee.

 And this is

the Shoreditch metropolitan area in London.

I have learned for you all the craziest things

about the Shoreditch

metropolitan area – let’s go through this together?

How Shoreditch Got Its Name?

There is a lot of controversy about the etymology of the name of the area in London’s East End.

Its origin from the word ditch, it is considered the most likely: they say that there used to be a wetland here.

But be that as it may, the Shoreditch region has fully justified its name for a long time – in the 17th century there was complete poverty and prostitution flourished.

Then waves of emigration began – Huguenots from France, Jews from Eastern Europe and residents of South Asia came here.

They were poor and burned fires in the streets.

Nevertheless, there were advantages in this disadvantaged area: the Huguenots brought looms here, and the textile and furniture industry was born in Shoreditch.

In parallel with this, theatrical activity developed in Shoreditch, and in the 19th and 20th centuries it could even compete with the capital’s West End.

At the end of the last century, young British artists became permanent residents of Shoreditch, who were bribed by cheap rent of premises where they could open their workshops.

A few years ago, with the active development of the global hipster culture, London fashionistas have chosen Shoreditch as the place for their hangouts.

Useless premises and basements began to be actively equipped for hipster cafes, and all of London began to gather here.

Although the district in the capital’s East End remains rather dubious, it has managed to become a place for hangouts for London’s youth, with its own culture and charm.

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1.

Be lost in Shoreditch

In Shoreditch, without even knowing the route, you can turn into any lane from Brick Lane and see the paintings on the wall.

 Street art has its enemies in the form of schoolchildren who paint on horns and mustaches here and there, public utilities who wash off works of art with soap and brushes, and bankers who are eager to hang fashion pictures over their fireplaces.

But it is precisely in the short duration, belonging to the streets, to the people, that is its essence.

And the fact that the authorities

in London

took street art under control and allowed Shoreditch to become an open-air gallery speaks of it as a truly progressive capital.

And in order to immediately immerse yourself in its life, start your acquaintance with London not from the Tower and Big Ben, but from a walk around Shoreditch.

2.

Buy vintage clothes, accessories at Brick Lane Market

The appearance of the inhabitants and visitors of the

Shoreditch area is as non-standard as the streets

themselves.

One of the most popular pilgrimage destinations for London

fashionistas

is Brick Lane Market.

This is a storehouse of vintage clothes, accessories and all sorts of necessary and unnecessary nonsense.

It is difficult to come to Shoreditch and not look into vintage shops, because they are located here at every turn.

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Here you can at least buy a couple of old things, as a maximum – make an extravagant hair pin, piercing or tattoo.

3.

Go to a nightclub to look at locals

In terms of the number of entertainment and ways to have fun, Shoreditch can easily compete with the main entertainment

district of London – Soho.

The streets of the district are full of extravagant street musicians and artists who want to bring the same non-standard creativity to the world.

In the evening, everyone flocks to the local nightclubs.

Among the most popular

are Cargo and XOYO.

The interior of local clubs is usually unpretentious: the priority in design is given to the loft or such interior design, which can hardly be called design at all.

The music is predominantly hip-hop, R & B and funk – in a word, what else do you need for a party of hipsters, punks and freaks?

 

4.

Leave your small graffiti on the wall if you find a free space

Of course, the main attraction of Shoreditch is its street art.

Local artists are not limited to the walls of houses – it is difficult to find a place here where a London artist or graffiti artist would not leave his mark.

Despite the fact that the capital has a fine for drawing on the walls, the authorities make an exception for Shoreditch.

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Such world-famous graffiti artists as Banksy, El Mak, Stick and many others have contributed to decorating the area.

5.

Find and enjoy Banky’s works

Pictures of the famous

Banksy

can also be found here.

They were never sold at auctions.

In 2013, there was an interesting case: the painting “Slave Labor ” was cut out by someone along with a piece of the wall, and then it was put up for auction with a starting price of 400 thousand pounds.

But soon removed from the auction.

Residents of

Shoreditch staged a rally with banners and chanted “Bring back Banksy!”

 No one has ever seen the most famous Banksy, he carefully maintains his anonymity and is truly elusive.

Banksy never signs his works, and it is possible to verify that the painting belongs to him only from an official source.

If a photo of an object of his work appears on the artist’s website, this is not a fake.

Limited edition prints of his work sell out in an hour and then resell for hundreds of thousands of pounds.

And if in Bristol on the Internet you can find a map indicating the specific addresses of Banksy’s works, then in Shoreditch I did not find such information, and as a result, I did not find a single Banksy’s work.

But I must say that in Bristol I had the feeling that Banksy chooses the most inconspicuous streets, streets and nooks and crannies for his work.

 6.

Taste Local Food

Shoreditch is a home to a variety of establishments that cater to all gastronomic needs.

Brick Lane is famous for its Indian restaurants serving the best curries, as well as atmospheric coffee shops and eateries.

Be sure to check out Crosstown Donut for the perfect donuts, savory meats at Hawksmoor and delicious coffee at Canvas Cafe.

7.

Visit Art Galleries here

Art lovers should check out the galleries

Hales, Pure Evil, Unit 5 and Rivington Place

.

Also on the territory of Shoreditch there are many original concept stores, barbershops, vintage shops and markets.

These include Illustrated People, Goodhood and Borderline stores, as well as The Truman Markets, an integrated market

located on the site of a former brewery

.

8.

Leave an obscene expressions on the wall

In Shoreditch, you can do what you can’t do in other areas of London, that is, write on the walls, be it graffiti, murals, incomprehensible hieroglyphs, obscene expressions, philosophical thoughts…

9.

Take an organized tour 

 There are some Excursions which are offered to the most iconic places in Shoreditch.

 So Is Shoreditch Worth Visiting?

 Yes!

It is one of the brightest and most distinctive areas of London and has long been popular with both citizens and tourists.

Modern designers and artists, street musicians, lovers of fashion, art and creativity in all its manifestations often spend time here.

The area attracts both with its non-standard appearance and “inner world”.

Almost all the quarters here are painted with intricate graffiti, and some walls have even become canvases for the works of Banksy and other famous artists.

Shoreditch’s creative life never slows down for a second.

And each new work, whether it is a drawing or an art space, leaves its mark on the creation of a unique local flavor.

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How to Get There and Not Get Lost?

Shoreditch has two underground stations: Old Street and

Liverpool

Street.

And two ground stations: Shoreditch High Street (Shoreditch High Street) and Hoxton (Hoxton)

To feel the contrast, you can walk from the City, for example, from Moorgate station (Moorgate).

What is Shoreditch Best Known For?

For Graffiti and its nightlife.

Shoreditch is a great example of transforming inconspicuous gray buildings and warehouses into real art objects.

Walking around the area, I want to remember every detail and recharge with a stream of inspiration.

Graffiti is literally on every corner there are masterpieces of street art of different themes and directions.

Each drawing has its own story and subtext – political, social or philosophical.

For those who want to find hidden masterpieces, special excursions are held.

Many tourists are drawn to the famous bars and clubs for which the area is famous.

Among them are

Cargo XOYO Exit Bar and Beach Blanket Babylon.

Is Shoreditch Expensive?

 No,this district has affordable prices.

Shoreditch is a classic art district, the birthplace of hipsters and the center of London’s street art.

It borders on the central area of London City, but at the same time it is its complete opposite.

City’s skyscrapers, glass and metal, offices and working intelligentsia.

Shoreditch – chaos and shocking in art and in residents.

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