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Team photo of PureGym staff at Bow Wharf
Health & fitness Lifestyle Local 

PureGym opens at Bow Wharf

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Frederick O'Brien 1 Comment News

A new PureGym opened at Bow Wharf today. It opened its doors at 9am this morning following a three-month refurbishment

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The Stepney Doorstep Society by Kate Thompson
Arts & artists Life Local Society 

‘The Stepney Doorstep Society’ book review

December 18, 2018January 18, 2019 Tabitha Potts 0 Comments Reviews

The Stepney Doorstep Society, written by journalist, ghost-writer, and novelist Kate Thompson, is a must-read for anyone interested in the history

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mix of herbs
Fresh produce & recipes Life Local 

Chocolate Chai recipe from the ‘Brick Lane Cookbook’

December 16, 2018December 11, 2018 Dominika Kubinyova 0 Comments Features

This chocolate chai is a twist on the classic masala chai recipe inspired by the vibrant cuisines of Brick Lane

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Troxy New Years Eve Party
Lifestyle Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

New Year’s Eve parties in East London

December 14, 2018January 23, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 0 Comments Features

Forgot to book your weekend-gateway on the slopes? Stuck in gloomy London for yet another New Year’s Eve? There is

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Natasha Sayliss stands at the door of Mae + Harvey cafe
Food and drink Life Local Restaurants & cafes 

Mae + Harvey – cool kid on the block

December 13, 2018January 18, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 1 Comment Features

Home-made comfort food, effortlessly cool design, and a cosy living room vibe – that’s Mae + Harvey on Roman Road.

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Frankie Colclough and the Old Ford Jazz Club sign
Food and drink Life Local 

The Eleanor Arms pub – Bow’s very own French Quarter

December 7, 2018January 10, 2019 Frederick O'Brien 1 Comment Features

The Eleanor Arms has been selling beer on Old Ford Road for almost 150 years, but the last 11 under

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lamb potato curry
Fresh produce & recipes Life Local 

Lamb and potato curry recipe from the ‘Brick Lane Cookbook’

December 4, 2018January 18, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 0 Comments Features

Lamb and potato curry is a heart-warming meal full of flavours and spices perfect for dinner parties but also as

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Christmas market East London
Life Lifestyle Local Places to visit 

East End Christmas Markets

December 4, 2018February 8, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 0 Comments Features

Every year the concrete metropolis fills up with twinkling lights, festive decorations, tiny stalls, pop-ups, and a merry atmosphere to

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Colour counter at Reid's hair salon on Roman Road
Fashion & beauty Life Local 

The East End’s finest hairdressing salons – as chosen by you

December 1, 2018January 18, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 0 Comments Features

Finding a good hairdresser can be an emotional roller-coaster, especially when we need to fit pampering time into our busy

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Suresh Singh
Arts & artists Life Local 

Modest Living Memoirs of a Cockney Sikh book review

November 27, 2018January 22, 2019 Dominika Kubinyova 2 Comments Features

Modest Living, Memoirs of a Cockney Sikh looks back on the life of a Sikh family which lived in a

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Sweet Treats owner Naz Islam with his kids, Roman Road
Family, children & pets Food and drink Local 

Sweet Treats: living the sweet life

February 9, 2019 Natasha Forrest 1

Sweet Treats is a Victorian style corner sweet shop at 597 Roman Road. Owner Naz Islam talks with us about

Enzo at his Saint Sugar of London on Roman Road
Food and drink Fresh produce & recipes Life Local 

Brioche to the people – Saint Sugar of London celebrates ten years of market life

February 4, 2019 Frederick O'Brien 1
Green Goose Sunday Roasts
Food and drink Local 

Best Sunday roasts around Roman Road

February 2, 2019 Natasha Forrest 0
Patty Heaven Roman Road shopfront
Food and drink Local Restaurants & cafes 

Patty Heaven brings Caribbean food to Roman Road

January 31, 2019 Natasha Forrest 0

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Sylvia Pankhurst Toy Factory
Buildings & landmarks Cultural heritage Local Society Suffragettes 

Sylvia Pankhurst and the East London Toy Factory

February 16, 2019 Natasha Forrest 0

Sylvia Pankhurst is well-known around these parts. Most know something of her activism for women’s suffrage. However, many don’t know

An Archive photo of Victoria Park Lido
Buildings & landmarks Cultural heritage Local Planning and development Society 

In need of a bath: the bathing lakes and Victoria Park Lido

February 11, 2019 Natasha Forrest 1
John Kidd & Co ink sample
Cultural heritage East End & Cockney Society 

When Fish Island powered Fleet Street – the story of John Kidd & Co ink works

January 30, 2019 Frederick O'Brien 0
Salmon and Ball in Bethnal Green
Cultural heritage Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

The mystery of Salmon & Ball pub

January 26, 2019 Natasha Forrest 5

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Roman Road LDN is a hyper local magazine celebrating the best of local life in the Roman Road area of Bow, Mile End and Globe Town in Tower Hamlets, East London. Roman Road LDN is published by not-for-profit media company Social Streets CIC in partnership with Roman Road Trust.

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