Ten Bells, Victorian pub in Spitalfields, London, England
Ten Bells is a listed public house at the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street in Spitalfields. The interior extends through several small areas with tall windows and Victorian wall tiles displaying blue floral patterns.
The building originated in the mid-18th century on Red Lion Street before relocating to its current site at 84 Commercial Street in 1851. The name changed from Eight Bells Alehouse to Ten Bells in 1788 when neighboring Christ Church Spitalfields received new chimes.
The interior walls display a mural titled 'Spitalfields in ye Olden Time' that recalls the weaving tradition of the neighborhood. The blue floral tiles from the 19th century still shape the character of the room today.
The listed corner building sits a short walk from Liverpool Street station and serves craft beers alongside classic cocktails. Regular live music evenings take place in the main room, which also suits a quick stop on quieter afternoons.
The original name Eight Bells referred to the eight bells of the neighboring church, but when Christ Church Spitalfields installed two more bells in 1788, the alehouse adapted. This name change permanently linked the establishment with the church chimes next door.
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