Local photographer Andrew Leo has made it his mission to capture the faces of our beloved Roman Road in Bow and Globe Town, in the shops and the markets – shooting in a moody, documentary style to capture the atmosphere and character of the place he loves to call home. Here, he selects his favourites, along with details of his subjects, in his own words. See also Colourful characters of Roman Road for more Andrew Leo photography.
Friends of Limehouse is an East London non-profit organisation focused on improving the local environment starting with air quality. We see clean air as a basic human right that is Read more…
Depression. Comedy. When life was unbearably, unrelentingly awful. And the movies lifted us up. Every Thursday at 7.30pm, Shawm Kreitzman introduces and presents a free film screening, held at Read more…
Cranbrook Estate residents and those from the surrounding areas designed and built Cranbrook Community Food Garden in 2009. The garden has 21 raised beds, a shed, greenhouse, composting facilities and Read more…
The Bromley by Bow Centre is a hub for the community based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Our purpose is to enable our community to thrive. First and Read more…
Friends of Bethnal Green Gardens is a local voice for our local park. Bethnal Green Gardens is a beautiful & historic park & a wonderful resource for our densely populated Read more…
A community-led Forum to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for Bow, meeting since 2016. Read more…
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Lovely photos Leo of all the old eastenders , theres not too many of us left any more. Lots of love Karina , Mum and dad xx