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Spitalfields

Spitalfields, an area in Tower Hamlets, east London near to Liverpool Street station and Brick Lane which gets its name from a contraction of 'hospital fields', as there used to be a major hospital in the area. The area is home to the historic Spitalfields Market. The market, which receives 20,000 vistors every Sunday, was founded here in the 17th century.

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