Chap from Spitalfields (3)

I believe the answer is:

alf

'chap' is the definition.
(short for Alfred)

'from spitalfields' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ALF' is hidden in the letters of 'spitalfields'.

(Other definitions for alf that I've seen before include "Boy" , "Garnett or Ramsey?" , "Sir - Ramsey, England footballer and manager" , "Ramsey starter" , "Chap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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