A Stitch in Time: The Rag Trade in Whitechapel

The workshops of Whitechapel once hummed with the sound of sewing machines, as local workers turned out all manner of garments, from high fashion gowns to everyday workwear, wedding dresses to military uniforms. Here we look at a couple of tailoring firms: Schneiders and Ellis & Goldstein.

Several of the storylines contributed by this group are featured in the final artwork: George walking his dog in the park, Sally’s memories of hop-picking on the annual family holiday at Marden, the Wimpy at Watney Market (popular with younger and older alike), and a market trolley that inspired reminiscences of local street markets.

Schneiders’ workshops on Cavell Street