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Explore historic Spitalfields with an immersive audio-visual walking tour narrated by Victorian novelist Israel Zangwill. Discover the sights and sounds of 19th-century London, from its vibrant immigrant communities to its darker, more notorious past. Uncover forgotten stories through evocative images and archive audio at various historical sites.
✓Audio-visual walking tour
✓Victorian London historical context
✓Narration by Israel Zangwill
✓GPS navigation to historical sites
✓Evocative images and archive audio
✓Explore historical locations like soup kitchens and synagogues
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What's New in Zangwill's Spitalfields
1.1
May 21, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Edited content and improved player functionality
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What is Zangwill's Spitalfields?
Zangwill's Spitalfields is an audio-visual walking tour app that guides users through the historic Spitalfields area of London. It uses narration by Victorian novelist Israel Zangwill, along with images and archive audio, to bring the area's past to life.
What historical periods does Zangwill's Spitalfields cover?
The app focuses on the late 19th century, specifically the 1890s, a period when Spitalfields was a densely populated working-class neighborhood with a large Jewish immigrant population, and also a time of significant social scrutiny and notorious events.
Can I use Zangwill's Spitalfields offline?
The app description does not specify offline functionality. However, it does mention using GPS to find your location on the map, suggesting an active internet connection may be required for full functionality.
What kind of historical sites can I visit with Zangwill's Spitalfields?
The app guides you to various sites including a soup kitchen, a school, a residential house, a garment workshop, a synagogue, a market, and a tenement block, each offering unique historical insights.
Who created Zangwill's Spitalfields?
Zangwill's Spitalfields was created from original research by literary historian Dr. Nadia Valman, who wrote, produced, and narrates the app. It is a collaboration between Dr. Nadia Valman, the Jewish Museum London, and Soda Ltd.
What devices is Zangwill's Spitalfields available on?
Zangwill's Spitalfields is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
How often is Zangwill's Spitalfields updated?
The app was last updated on May 21, 2016, to version 1.1. The initial release date was April 18, 2016. Given the age of the last update, significant new content or feature updates are unlikely.
Does Zangwill's Spitalfields have ads?
No, Zangwill's Spitalfields does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.
