Before they were kings: the boxing careers of Ronnie and Reggie Kray
The Kray twins worked hard for their infamy. The East End gangsters were behind all manner of murder, armed robbery,
Author: Frederick O'Brien
‘Shopfronts of London’ by Eleanor Crow – book review
We’re big fans of Eleanor Crow. Her watercolour paintings of classic London shopfronts capture the jumbled beauty of city life
Roman Road prepares to launch Tower Hamlets’ first borrow-a-bag scheme
The Roman Road Borrow-A-Bag scheme is ready to launch. Starting next week, local shoppers will be able to borrow custom
Bethnal Green restaurant Da Terra awarded Michelin Star
Bethnal Green restaurant Da Terra was awarded its first Michelin star this week, just nine months after opening. It is
Greedy Fish & Chips opens in Globe Town
A new chippy has come to 150 Roman Road. Greedy Fish and Chips is now up and running opposite Peckover
Four Corners recruiting volunteers for Brick Lane 1978 project
Roman Road’s Four Corners gallery and Swadhinata Trust are looking for volunteers to support their upcoming Brick Lane 1978: The
Ray Gipson on being a former councillor and Bow’s top Geezer
It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to dub Ray Gipson ‘Mr. Bow.’ He has lived and breathed East London
Roman Road LDN teams up with Eastside youth centre to launch Mad About Grime programme
Roman Road LDN will be partnering up with Eastside Youth Centre to deliver the Mad About Grime programme, a six-week
Zee & Co: Bow’s male fashion hub for more than 25 years
For more than 25 years Zee & Co has been East London’s go-to destination for men’s luxury fashion. Its clientele
Roman Road LDN publisher Social Streets releases annual report
Roman Road LDN’s publisher, Social Streets CIC, released its 2018/19 report last week, detailing the successes of the year and
G. Kelly pie and mash shop reopens on Roman Road
For those of you who missed it, Roman Road’s beloved G. Kelly pie and mash shop has finally reopened its
Dav Stewart on his ‘A Portrait of Roman Road’ photography project
Regulars down the Roman will have noticed a chap wandering around with a big blocky camera taking pictures of people.