A swirl of activity at the Ten Bells, 84 Commercial Street, Spitalfields
This pub was earlier called the Eight Bells; the change of name to Ten Bells seems to have occurred in 1791. The name relates to the number of bells in the tower of Christchurch, next door. This originally had eight bells, increasing to ten in 1787 and actually to 12 in 1801
This pub was first built in 1752 or 1753 and was extensively rebuilt in 1845 - it remains open.
A listing of historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Spitalfield - now in Lo
