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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With help from The Nature Seed, our book reviewer Helen Simms discovers the joy of looking, connecting, and bonding with
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In an open call to the community, Citizen Journalist Ben Priestley argues against the London Legacy Development Corporation’s plans to
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Fanny Wilkinson designed 75 of London’s green spaces, including our very own Meath Gardens. Citizen Journalist Kate Rutland explores her life
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Our reviewer Tabitha Potts casts her eyes over Vicky Newham’s debut murder mystery Turn a Blind Eye, twisting and turning
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A love letter to East London, The Secrets of the Homefront Girls shows how everyone counts whatever their gender, class
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Citizen journalist Kate Rutland finds out how the Globe Town Library’s fight against Margarets Thatcher’s ‘anti-gay’ legislation, earned their place
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Campaigning to protect and enhance green spaces has never been more crucial. Citizen journalist Stefania Di Cio` looks into how
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Citizen journalist Kate Rutland dives into the records of the Stepney Union Workhouse to unearth the lives of the pauper
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Recently discovered archive photographs of Pelican Cottage reveal its links to the neighbouring William Press Yard and life in ‘fifties
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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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The history of Bow Bridge is an invisible but important element of our identity, giving its name to the neighbourhood
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