ABSTRACT
The east end of London has undergone major cultural changes in the past 30 years. Known in the 1970s for its Jewish inhabitants, their clothing businesses and jewellery shops, the area has changed following an influx of South Asian migrants, mainly from Bangladesh. There has been a growth of mosques and a walk along Whitechapel High Street reveals that most of the shops now are owned by Bangladeshis selling cheap clothing, halal food and Muslim books. The influence of Bangladeshi culture can clearly be seen across the capital in Tower Hamlets, Camden, Westminster and Newham. Brick Lane known colloquially as ‘Banglatown’ is the heart of the community and has become a favourite food haunt for Londoners with many Balti and curry houses and a vibrant market.
