Talk: Built On Fashion

Talk: Built On Fashion

Barts North WingLondon, Greater London
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 from 6 pm to 7 pm GMT
Overview

Explore the fashion history of Barts North Wing and it's surrounding area with Fashion Historian Susannah Cohen.

Discover how fashion has shaped the story of the Great Hall and its Smithfield surroundings in this illustrated talk by Susannah Cohen of Square Mile Secrets. From the medieval cloth fairs to the silk weavers, drapers and furriers who followed, the fashion industry has always been woven into the area. The talk will also uncover the links between the clothing trade and Barts North Wing itself, and trace how centuries of events held in the Great Hall reflected changing trends in dress and society.

About Square Mile Secrets
Square Mile Secrets is led by Susannah Cohen, a City of London guide and former fashion journalist. She specialises in themed walking tours that uncover the City’s hidden stories.

Explore the fashion history of Barts North Wing and it's surrounding area with Fashion Historian Susannah Cohen.

Discover how fashion has shaped the story of the Great Hall and its Smithfield surroundings in this illustrated talk by Susannah Cohen of Square Mile Secrets. From the medieval cloth fairs to the silk weavers, drapers and furriers who followed, the fashion industry has always been woven into the area. The talk will also uncover the links between the clothing trade and Barts North Wing itself, and trace how centuries of events held in the Great Hall reflected changing trends in dress and society.

About Square Mile Secrets
Square Mile Secrets is led by Susannah Cohen, a City of London guide and former fashion journalist. She specialises in themed walking tours that uncover the City’s hidden stories.

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  • 1 hour
  • In person

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Barts North Wing

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield London EC1A 7BE

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