The Great Eastern Parks Route: how a forest garden developed into a greenway
Campaigning to protect and enhance green spaces has never been more crucial. Citizen journalist Stefania Di Cio` looks into how
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Inside the Stepney Union Workhouse, home to East London’s poorest children
Citizen journalist Kate Rutland dives into the records of the Stepney Union Workhouse to unearth the lives of the pauper
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The story of Pelican Cottage and William Press Yard
Recently discovered archive photographs of Pelican Cottage reveal its links to the neighbouring William Press Yard and life in ‘fifties
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Five best charity shops around Roman Road
The Roman’s diverse population makes for charity shops with a varied offering of bargain homeware, one-off vintage clothing, second-hand books
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Best East End pubs with outdoor seating open now
We have rounded up the best pubs with outdoor seating around Roman Road reopening their outdoor spaces this week. We’ve
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How Queen Matilda’s dip in the Lea created Bow Bridge
The history of Bow Bridge is an invisible but important element of our identity, giving its name to the neighbourhood
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Best outdoor exercise classes
Nothing beats exercising in the fresh air with friends. Here’s our round up of the best outdoor exercise classes around
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Local larder: Almond and coconut tray bake
In the last instalment of Tamsin Robinson’s lockdown desserts, our resident Cordon-bleu pastry chef shares her recipe of almond and
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George Lansbury Labour MP for Bow and Bromley: ‘a great, servant to the people’
George Lansbury, former MP of Bow and Bromley, is remembered by all for his immense devotion to the people of the East End. Unlike many politicians who were born into the life of education and power, George Lansbury was truly a man of the people. Hardships from his early years shaped him to be a compassionate and fervent ally to women and the working class of the East End.
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The tragic history of Saint Clements hospital
Saint Clements Hospital, a place known for treating adolescent heroin addicts, has had an unforgettable impact on the history of the East End. The building withstood fires and bomb damage from World War Two, and its walls contain a very chequered past.
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The adventures of Norah Smyth: her life as a suffragette, philanthropist and artist
Following exclusive information shared by Norah Smyth’s great nephew writer Jane McChyrstal reveals fascinating new insights into the adventurous life of the elusive suffragette, philanthropist and photographer who dedicated her personal wealth and artistic talent to social justice.
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Mohammed Huq on the highs and lows of running his corner shop
Running a corner shop is not easy work, Huq’s usual day starts with a very early morning, to get the shop open for business by 7am, and finishes around midnight. He juggles unpacking deliveries and trips to the cash and carry between managing his team of staff and being a present, friendly face behind the counter.’
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