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Author: Anna Lezard

Owner holding tagine dish outside Tagine Moroccan sandwich bar, Globe Town, East London
Food & drink Lifestyle Local Restaurants & cafes 

Tagine, new Moroccan street food cafe, opens in Globe Town

November 28, 2019April 4, 2020 Anna Lezard 48461 Views 1 Comment News 2 min read

A new Moroccan street food cafe and sandwich bar, Tagine, has opened in Globe Town. Open from 8am till 8pm

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The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts
The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts
Cultural heritage East End & Cockney Local Society 

150 years of the Lord Napier: from boozer to rave squat to artist mecca

November 18, 2019November 15, 2019 Anna Lezard 75950 Views 3 Comments Features 7 min read

From public house to squat rave location to art gallery, it has been over 20 years since a pint was

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Owner Alex Dehayen outside new bottle shop BottleJob in Globe Town
Food & drink Lifestyle Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

Craft off-licence BottleJob opens on Globe Road

October 18, 2019April 4, 2020 Anna Lezard 6530 Views 0 Comments News 2 min read

BottleJob, a new bottle shop and craft off-licence, has opened in Globe Town on Globe Road, offering locals a range

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High street mansard roofs in Bow
Local Planning and development Society Sponsored 

How mansard roofs are changing the landscape of Bow

September 30, 2019January 10, 2020 Anna Lezard 8231 Views 1 Comment Features, Partner Content 9 min read

It seems hard to believe that the shape of a roof can make much difference on the economics of an

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A tattoo design at Dharma Tattoo in Bow
Arts & artists Local Society 

The tattoo studios of Roman Road

July 8, 2019July 16, 2019 Anna Lezard 5329 Views 0 Comments Features 3 min read

The art of the tattoo is an ancient one, and as embedded into East End culture as ink in skin.

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Daniella, trans woman living in Tower Hamlets, sitting on her sofa
Culture & communities Local Society 

Portrait: Daniella on being a trans woman in Tower Hamlets

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Anna Lezard 2973 Views 1 Comment Features 7 min read

Daniella Stuart, Stepney resident of 30 years, came out as a trans woman in 2017 when she was 49. The

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Summertime in Victoria Park, East London
Buildings & landmarks Local Places to visit Things to do 

Victoria Park: the people’s park of East London

June 21, 2019April 2, 2020 Anna Lezard 14999 Views 9 Comments Features 8 min read

Victoria Park has been voted the nation’s favourite park two years in a row, and with good reason. It has

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A trio kickboxing in 9Round Bow's rounds
Lifestyle Local Shopping Sponsored Wellbeing 

9Round brings boxing back to Bow – with a kick

June 21, 2019January 10, 2020 Anna Lezard 70641 Views 0 Comments Features, Partner Content 6 min read

9Round, the kickboxing fitness club with studios around the world, has opened on Roman Road. The studio offers Bow locals

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Owner Adi standing inside Creations, Roman Road, Bow
Fashion & beauty Lifestyle Local 

The East End’s finest hairdressing salons

June 1, 2019November 28, 2019 Anna Lezard 7178 Views 0 Comments Features 7 min read

The East End is home to all sorts of different people, and the hairdressing salons in the area reflect that;

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An underwear stall at busy Roman Road Market, East London
Lifestyle Local Street markets 

The insider’s guide to East London markets

May 22, 2019July 30, 2019 Anna Lezard 66754 Views 0 Comments Guides 10 min read

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

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Gina outside Gina's Closet on Roman Road
Design & home Local Shopping 

Gina’s Closet, the bric-a-brac sanctuary of Roman Road

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Anna Lezard 4910 Views 0 Comments Features 6 min read

Gina’s Closet, the Aladdin’s Cave of bric-a-brac on Roman Road, has been a second-hand treasure trove since 1991. Jeannette ‘Gina’

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Yoganest yoga class at St Margaret's House
Local Shopping Wellbeing 

The best yoga classes around Roman Road

April 28, 2019February 18, 2020 Anna Lezard 34892 Views 1 Comment Features 5 min read

Yoga is truly relaxing when you can do it a step away from where you live. Tucked away in churches,

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