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Statue of Clement Attlee outside Queen Mary University London
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Statues and monuments you must see in Tower Hamlets

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Siva Thangarajah 0 Comments Guides

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.

Statue of William Gladstone in Bow, East London
Photographs by Massimo Iannetti
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Best public art to see in the East End’s Bow and Globe Town

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Massimo Iannetti 1 Comment Guides

We have curated a list of the best public art in Bow and Globe Town, to celebrate the artistic culture

Reverend Joyce McDonald at Maureen Paley, East London
Image courtesy of Maureen Paley
Local Out & About What's on 

The best art exhibitions and galleries in East London to visit this summer

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 Srinidhi Balakrishnan 0 Comments Guides

We take a look at the East End’s finest and lesser-known exhibitions for those seeking a quiet moment of reflection.

Man browses through records at a record shop that is a barge in the sun.
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Best things to see and do along the Regent’s Canal

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 Emilia Carter 2 Comments Guides

We feel very lucky to live so close to the historic Regent’s Canal which on its East end has a

Outdoor exercise at Strong and Bendy, Hackney Wick
Local Shopping Sports & activities 

Best outdoor exercise classes near Roman Road

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Emilia Carter 1 Comment Guides

Our guide to the best outdoor exercise classes near Roman Road offers you the perfect activity: a way to feel

An underwear stall at busy Roman Road Market, East London
Local Out & About Shopping 

The insider’s guide to East London markets

May 3, 2023May 4, 2023 Valerie Vishnevetskaya 0 Comments Guides

East London has a lot to offer, but one of its best-known offerings is its proper traditional East End markets.

London Buddhist Centre in East London with prayer flags
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Globe Town: the wellbeing mecca of East London

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 George Hayes 4 Comments Guides

To many Globe Town is a place you travel through to get to somewhere else, to Bow or Bethnal Green

Cafe East best pancake places
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Perfect pancakes around Roman Road

February 16, 2023February 22, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments Guides

Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, American or crêpes, we’ve got something to satisfy everyone on the Roman this pancake

The blue-painted shopfront of Jambala Bookshop, Globe Road, Roman Road, Bethnal Green.
Local Out & About Shopping 

Best charity shops around Roman Road

February 12, 2023February 14, 2023 George Hayes 0 Comments Guides

The Roman’s diversity makes for charity shops with an exciting array of vintage clothing, classic books and idiosyncratic homeware. We

restaurant and bar of mama london
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Best places to stay near Roman Road

January 12, 2023May 8, 2023 George Hayes 3 Comments Guides, Reviews

Visiting family or friends in East London? We bring you the best hotels, inns and B&Bs that Tower Hamlets has

Friendly Runners group outside Victoria Park pavilion in running gear.
Local Out & About Sports & activities 

The best running groups, clubs and routes near Roman Road

January 5, 2023February 13, 2023 George Hayes 0 Comments Guides

Victoria Park is a magnet to runners, but our guide to the best running clubs, groups and routes near Roman

Multi-coloured fairy lights over a busy pub by a canal in Hackney Wick, East London
There is so much to eat, drink and do in Hackney Wick at night. Photo courtesy of No. 90.
Eating & drinking Local 

Hackney Wick night time guide: best raves, best bars, and best restaurants

December 16, 2022January 24, 2023 Evie Breese 0 Comments Guides

Find out why Hackney Wick’s nightlife is the stuff of legends with our guide to the best raves, bars and

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