Rental unit in London · ★4.63 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Cosy 1 bed, top floor flat furnished to a high standard, fully carpeted, in historical building in Petticoat Lane. Block was built in late Victorian period as dwellings for the working poor. Jack the Ripper operated round here! Pretty central.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />It's on the top floor and carpeted throughout so it's cosy. Please note that there are no lifts and you will have to climb stairs. The block is late Victorian. Built of traditional London yellow brick, it was originally built as dormitories for the working poor. In the 1980's the whole block was going to be demolished for 'redevelopment' but after a huge campaign from local conservation groups, it was saved and was eventually converted into private flats. It was around this time that the Pet Shop Boys recorded their pop hit 'West End Girls' outside the block (see 25-35 seconds into their video on YouTube )<br /><br />The area is historical - Spitalfields market and Petticoat Lane have always been a thriving hub of
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