Flexible Offices in Whitechapel

As a recently revitalised area of London, Whitechapel has been claimed by the creative, innovative and arty types within the city.

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Office Space in Whitechapel

It is a similar location to Shoreditch whose culture seems to have spilled over in to Whitechapel making it a vibrant and energetic place to rent office space. Interiors of serviced offices within the locality are generally colourful and artistic in design with plenty of break-out space and creative workstations. Whitechapel offices also tend to be homely and laid back, encouraging networking and a community atmosphere which in turn helps start-ups and young businesses to grow. As a location which has only recently been established as an on-trend place to work, buildings housing managed office space in the area tend to be older with many converted warehouses etc. having now been transformed in to stylish work space.

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This is an ever changing and rapidly expanding, up-and-coming area of London with a great range of quirky cafes, bars and restaurants. Offices here are close to the City with views of spectacular skyscrapers nearby yet price tags are less extravagant, ideal for start-up companies wanting to be close to the City.

Whitechapel Developments and History

A wonderful piece of Whitechapel’s history is open for public viewing and tours of the fantastic Whitechapel Bell Foundry provide a great form of entertainment for clients visiting the area. The Foundry is Britain’s oldest manufacturing company which has been in business since 1570 witnessing the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The company which still cast bells today are responsible for the bell of Big Ben which was created in 1858 and weighs 13 and a half tonnes – the largest bell ever cast at Whitechapel.

The area of Whitechapel is named after a small chapel dedicated to St Mary which was destroyed in World War II. In the 16^th century many breweries, tanneries, slaughterhouses as well as foundries could be found here but by the mid-18^th century poverty spread across the locality bringing with it plenty of crime and disease. The horrific murders of Whitechapel carried out mostly by the infamous Jack the Ripper took place at this time and this too was the home of the well-known elephant man. Eventually the area began to come out of poverty and, helped greatly by the large Bangladeshi community who moved in to the region, business began to reform leading to the exciting and diverse setting we enjoy today.

Local Insight & Information

Once having a very poor status associated with crime and poverty, Whitechapel today is a very different scene and the area has come a long way since gaining its 18^th century reputation. Additions to the locality such as the magnificent Art Gallery and with factors such as the diverse multicultural nature of the area attracting many visitors, this section of London is growing day by day. With plentiful history and much of traditional London still visible upon its streets, Whitechapel serviced offices offers a varied and unique place to work and discover. Its close proximity to The City also offers an added benefit of working in here.

Brick lane, its market and its fabulous curry mile is possibly the most well-known area of Whitechapel and the buzz and bustle of the place with its vast array of cultures and services means it is difficult not to be taken in by the fun of it all. Brick Lane Market perfectly defines traditional East End London and combines a wonderful mix of Jewish bagel shops, Bangladeshi curry houses, Indian sari silks and Cockneys crying out their wares all across the streets. The unique market is certainly one for the bargain hunters and taking time to properly explore the stalls will surely uncover a jewel amongst the junk. Many trendy young Londoners flock to the market in search for some cheap second – hand furniture and pieces of unique and unusual clothing, ending up in one of the spectacularly tempting curry houses whose smells engulf the streets.

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One of the most popular curry houses along this stretch is Cinnamon. The menu is a mix of traditional and delicious Indian dishes as well as unique flavours and recipes of their own creation which you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else; dishes such as their spicy Grilled Lamb Chops and Paneer Tikka are particular favourites of visitors to this restaurant.

Being such a varied location of business, arts and intrigue many people visit Whitechapel’s streets daily from tourists, locals and professionals and there is therefore a choice of wonderful hotels in the area. The Whitechapel Hotel is a bold, creative and stylish place which makes a statement fitting in perfectly with the nature of its surroundings. Standing on the original grounds of a textiles manufacturing company the establishment incorporates its industrial past in to the fabric of the hotel’s design. Offering a bespoke experience within a boutique hotel there is a variety of rooms available from the standard twin, single and double suites to their two magnificent King rooms, an exclusive Penthouse Suite and a further four One Bedroom Apartments designed for executives, creatives and the leisure visitor desiring a memorable stay in a perfect in-town location.

Key Transport Links

Located far enough away from The City to have a heavy tourist population and close enough to have a heavy business population, Whitechapel has a large attraction and in return is served by brilliant transport links. Aldgate East Tube Station is only a two minute walk from the heart of the Whitechapel area and Aldgate tube is only a five minute walk. Tower Gateway DLR is also only a six minute walk offering an alternative way to travel and Liverpool Street with its large number of services is only a 12 minute walk from the centre of Whitechapel. Greater Anglia, TfL Rail and c2c trains operate out of this station as well as it offering Overground and bus services. Tube lines in this station include the Hammersmith & City, Central, Circle and Metropolitan lines.

More on Location

One of the developments within Whitechapel which has helped to develop the appeal of the area is that of the Whitechapel Art Gallery. Specialising in modern and contemporary art the establishment has premiered world class works from artists such as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock as well as Sophie Calle and Paul Noble. The building’s architecture mimics its nature being designed in the distinctive artistic style of Charles Harrison Townsend and is renowned for its beautiful light and airy gallery spaces. Founded in 1901, extensive refurbishment saw the gallery, reopened in April 2009, double in size and the work of community projects which the gallery prides itself on were able to sit aside famous examples of contemporary art. The expansion has also made the gallery able to offer a fantastic exhibition space which is open for both corporate and private events.