# Zangwill's Spitalfields

> Audio-visual walking tour of historic Spitalfields, London, narrated by Israel Zangwill. (iPhone/iPad app by QApps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zangwills-spitalfields/id1076318988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [QApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/394183069)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zangwills-spitalfields/id1076318988/reviews.md

## What is Zangwill's Spitalfields?

Zangwill’s Spitalfields is an audio-visual walking tour of the historic Spitalfields area of London’s East End. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nineteenth-century London as you uncover Spitalfields’ forgotten past with Victorian novelist Israel Zangwill.

In the 1890s, Spitalfields was dilapidated and overcrowded, scrutinized by journalists and stalked by Jack the Ripper. It was also a vibrant working-class neighbourhood, home to a large population of Jewish immigrants. Zangwill’s Spitalfields will take you on a journey into the heart of the London ghetto through the eyes of an insider -- local novelist Israel Zangwill, the Jewish Dickens. Listening to his lively, witty prose, discover the dramas, debates and dilemmas that shaped the lives of Spitalfields’ residents over a century ago. As you explore the neighbourhood you’ll find traces of Victorian lives that still linger in the streets. 

Visit a soup kitchen, a school, a residential house, a garment workshop, a synagogue, a market and a tenement block. At each site you’ll hear from Zangwill and other novelists and journalists, as well as rabbis, tailors, political protesters, market traders and schoolchildren. You’ll also hear archive audio from Spitalfields’ past. The locations are brought to life with an array of evocative images including archive photographs, rare documents, advertisements and museum artefacts. 

Each numbered pip on the map corresponds to a site on the walk. Turn on your GPS to find your location on the map and navigate to the sites on the walk. Tap a pip on the map and your device will play an audio-visual guide to that site. Pinch to expand the map and images. You can also scroll through the images by swiping the slider at the bottom of the screen. You can visit the sites in any order but following the numbered order is recommended. You can also listen to the soundtrack and view the images from any location.


Zangwill’s Spitalfields was created from original research by literary historian Dr Nadia Valman, who wrote, produced and narrates the app. Nadia lectures in the Department of English at Queen Mary, University of London and researches the cultural history of London’s East End.

Zangwill’s Spitalfields is a collaboration between Dr Nadia Valman, the Jewish Museum London and Soda Ltd. The app was funded by the Innovation Fund, Queen Mary University of London.

Text © Nadia Valman 2016

Image © Jewish Museum London, Museum of London, London Metropolitan Archives, Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives, Survey of London, LSE Archives

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zangwills-spitalfields/id1076318988/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2025-06-10*

Fascinating app

## Frequently asked questions about Zangwill's Spitalfields

### 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.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-05-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Edited content and improved player functionality

### 1.0 — 2016-04-18

No release notes.

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