Relax in Spa Fields

Once an open common of more than 30 acres, Spa Fields, in Clerkenwell behind Exmouth Market now comprises just over two acres, but is still a pleasant haven with distinctive rounded grass mounds, and a beautiful lavender garden, and various other shrub beds.



The fields are particularly associated with the Spa Fields riots, which saw many thousands of Spenceans - followers of the revolutionary land reformer Thomas Spence - gathering in November and December 1816 to voice their opposition to the Government of the day.

For more, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spa_Fields