Your local newspaper for Roman Road, Bow
Roman Road LDN is a community newspaper for Bow, Tower Hamlets, East London. We cover news, culture and what's on in Bow, Mile End, Globe Town, Hackney Wick and Fish Island.
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Discover the best-kept secrets about your neighbourhood including things to do, places to visit, new shops, restaurants, bars and coffee places, and the top attractions in Bow, Mile End, Globe Town, and Victoria Park.
Roman Road’s famous Roman Road Market in Bow operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from about 9am to 3pm.
Places to visitView All

Statues and monuments you must see in Tower Hamlets
Here’s a roundup of the all the statues in Bow. From important figures like William Gladstone (why are his hands painted red?) to Victoria Park’s iconic guard dogs.
CultureView All

This is Home: memories from Clare House of life before eviction
Nearly two years after Clarion Housing evacuated 120 households from Clare House tower block, former residents share memories of their
East End CockneyView All

Cockney Roots: From Fern Street Settlement to the Freedom of the City of London
How Margaret Barnsdall-Stone went from working in an East End cake factory to mixing with Royalty, and the Cockney culture
ShoppingView All

Our guide to the best cycle shops near Roman Road
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or looking for some information on where to get started, our guide covers the best
The ArtsView All

Streets presents Nigel Henderson’s thoughtful photographs of the East End
Nigel Henderson’s photographs are collated in Streets by Tate and depict the everyday life of East Enders in the early
Food & drinkView All
Latest news, interviews and openings about food and drink in the area.

Our guide to the best pubs near Roman Road
From traditional East End boozers to trendy gastro pubs, Roman Road and the surrounding areas offer a pub to suit