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John Rogers, street historian and psychogeographer, East London.

Cultural heritage Local Society

John Rogers: Exploring the ‘terra incognita’ of Roman Road

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Sam Shaw 1 6 min read

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

Food & drink Local Shopping

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 Evie Breese 0 8 min read

Union Canal street art, photos by Hackney Wick Creatives.

Arts & artists Local Society

Saving Hackney Wick street art: One wall at a time

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Sam Shaw 1 4 min read

Getting their vaccine, Art Pavilion, Mile End. Photoessay by Rose Palmer.

Cultural heritage Culture & communities Local Society

Vaccine stories: Injecting hope at the Mile End Art Pavilion

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Evie Breese 0 9 min read

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

Food & drink Local Shopping

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 Evie Breese 0 8 min read

Outside seating at The Crown pub in Bow

Food & drink Local Pubs, bars & clubs

Best pubs with outdoor seating opening from April 12th

April 9, 2021April 15, 2021 Maria Albano 7 6 min read

Almond and coconut tray bake by Tamsin Robinson

Food & drink Fresh produce & recipes Local

Lockdown Living: Almond and Coconut Tray Bake

March 20, 2021March 19, 2021 Maria Albano 0 1 min read

Sticky toffee muffins

Food & drink Fresh produce & recipes Lifestyle Local

Lockdown living: Sticky Toffee Muffins

March 2, 2021March 5, 2021 Tamsin Robinson 0 1 min read

Pubs, parks and pastry sellers: The Neighbourhood Plan to save what we love

March 18, 2021March 21, 2021 Evie Breese 0 5 min read
Open Letter: Support the Fire Safety Bill on March 22nd

March 15, 2021March 20, 2021 Tabitha Stapely 6 4 min read
Local appeals to ensure enough laptops for local school children

February 27, 2021March 2, 2021 Tom McGhie 0 3 min read
Businesses open during lockdown: Open, Delivery or Collection

January 10, 2021February 22, 2021 Siva Thangarajah 10 15 min read
A free 10-week mental wellbeing ‘toolkit’ to help you through lockdown

January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Siva Thangarajah 0 2 min read
COVID-19: How to help

January 5, 2021February 22, 2021 Siva Thangarajah 2 5 min read

Roman Road’s neighbourhood magazine

Roman Road LDN is a news and culture magazine for Roman Road in East London. Discover the best kept secrets about your neighbourhood including what’s on, places to visit, new shops, best restaurants, bars and coffee places, and the top attractions in Bow, Mile End, Globe Town, and Victoria Park. Discover the rich culture and heritage of our local neighbourhood, from East End Cockneys, East London Suffragettes, Bow Grime music to British Bangladeshi.

Roman Road’s famous Roman Road Market in Bow operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from about 9am to 3pm. Find the real east end and experience a traditional street market that has stayed true to its roots and offers fantastic bargains.

Places to visitView All

Street art celebrating NHS and keyworkers, Zealand Road, Bow.

Local Places to visit Things to do Tours & trails

Where to find the best street art in Bow, Mile End, and Globe Town

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Evie Breese 0 5 min read

Think you know all the hidden gems around here? We went on a hunt for the best street art around

Victoria Park in the snow, East London, 2018

Environment Local Places to visit Things to do

Victoria Park: the wintery wonderland on our doorstep

February 13, 2021March 9, 2021 Tom McGhie 1 1 min read

Busy Roman Road Market seen from above

Buildings & landmarks Lifestyle Local Places to visit

Incredible photos of Roman Road from Bow to Globe Town

January 24, 2021January 22, 2021 Tom McGhie 0 2 min read

Holm oak/holly oak

Buildings & landmarks Local Places to visit Things to do

Victoria Park’s Heritage Trees in winter

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Tom McGhie 0 4 min read

Cultural heritageView All

John Rogers, street historian and psychogeographer, East London.

Cultural heritage Local Society

John Rogers: Exploring the ‘terra incognita’ of Roman Road

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Sam Shaw 1 6 min read

London’s unofficial street historian talks Bow’s hidden gems, psycho-geography, and the unexpected politics of an East End stroll

Getting their vaccine, Art Pavilion, Mile End. Photoessay by Rose Palmer.

Cultural heritage Culture & communities Local Society

Vaccine stories: Injecting hope at the Mile End Art Pavilion

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Evie Breese 0 9 min read

The old Bow Bridge, shortly before demolition in 1832.

Cultural heritage East End & Cockney Local Society

How Queen Matilda’s dip in the Lea created Bow Bridge

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Maria Albano 0 3 min read

The People's Army suffragettes training in Victoria Park, 1913

Cultural heritage Local Suffragettes

The Suffragette People’s Army of Victoria Park

March 1, 2021February 26, 2021 Tom McGhie 2 3 min read

Roman Road MarketView All

Victor standing outside Randolfi cafe on Roman Road, archive image from 1960s

Cultural heritage Local Roman Road Market

A tribute to Randolfi’s cafe and their lemon ice legacy

January 25, 2020April 15, 2020 Siva Thangarajah 1 3 min read

Passed down from father to son since 1919, Randolfi’s has been serving cuppas and cakes to regulars for over a

Andy Adenegan Candi Donut Roman Road Marke

Local Roman Road Market Street markets

The Donut Man can – the tale of Andy Adenegan’s Candi Donut Co

March 3, 2019July 18, 2019 Natasha Forrest 1 6 min read

Image of Roman Road showing a horse and carriage, shops with awnings and market stalls

Cultural heritage Local Roman Road Market Society Street markets

The history of Roman Road Market

September 6, 2018October 4, 2019 Tabitha Potts 0 4 min read

Dawud Marsh looks at Roman Road then and now [GALLERY]

Cultural heritage Local Roman Road Market Society Street markets

Dawud Marsh looks at Roman Road then and now [GALLERY]

September 3, 2018October 19, 2019 April Kosky 1 5 min read

In picturesView All

Two swans in the water illuminated by moon

Local Things to do Tours & trails

Surprising vistas of a wintery dawn walk along the Regent’s Canal

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Tabitha Stapely 0 1 min read

These photos of Regent’s Canal taken recently on a dark dawn walk capture a moment in time in the history

Christmas lights on Roman Road 2020, by photographer Phil Verney

Arts & artists Local Society

Community spirit shines through this year’s Christmas light displays

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Phil Verney 0 1 min read

Doing the crossword - a window into canal boats on Regent's Canal, by photographer Rose Palmer

Arts & artists Local Society

A window into life on the canal [photoessay]

December 3, 2020December 9, 2020 Siva Thangarajah 0 2 min read

Trevor the milk man standing next to his float

Culture & communities Local Society

Why the local milk round is enjoying a revival

December 13, 2019January 11, 2020 Scarlet Hannington 3 3 min read

Arts & artistsView All

Union Canal street art, photos by Hackney Wick Creatives.

Arts & artists Local Society

Saving Hackney Wick street art: One wall at a time

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Sam Shaw 1 4 min read

A campaign led by Hackney Wick Creatives sets out to save the visionary culture that makes this canal-side community special.

Palm Tree pub, , painting by artist Marc Gooderman

Arts & artists Local Society

Artist Marc Gooderham’s East End: ‘How can I make that street corner sing?’

March 24, 2021March 29, 2021 Evie Breese 0 4 min read

George Burchett of Bow, the King of Tattooist

Arts & artists Cultural heritage Local

George Burchett: the tattoo artist from Bow who drew on Kings

January 25, 2021January 26, 2021 Suyeon Kang 0 3 min read

Grime photographer Simon Wheatley with Mustafa Has, outside Cafe East on Roman Road in Bow, East London

Arts & artists Bow Grime music Local

How being an outsider helped Simon Wheatley document grime from the inside

January 23, 2021January 26, 2021 Tom McGhie 0 5 min read

Upcoming events near Roman Road

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A celebration of Steve Marriott, livestreamed show at St. John on Bethnal Green

Event Disruption: No Disruption

21 April 2021, 7:30 pm

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East End Craft Brewery Tasting Tour

23 April 2021, 5:30 pm

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Raft: Livestream musical from The Space

Event Disruption: No Disruption

22 April 2021, 8:00 pm

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9:00 pm

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Sass Class Puppets with Arkem, Molly’s Masquerade - 24 April 2021

24 April 2021, 12:00 pm

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Trellis: Online digital exhibition with East End artists

19 April 2021, 10:00 am

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30 April 2021, 6:00 pm

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