York Hall – the history of the home of British Boxing
Originally built for bathing, York Hall on Old Ford Road is now considered by many to be the home of
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Blood and solidarity at York Hall boxing [GALLERY]
The main event is ringside at York Hall boxing. You’d do well to find a more varied cross section of
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Carolyn Clark, Bow superwoman
Beneath Carolyn Clark’s gentle exterior lies an unstoppable force. Community historian, NHS researcher, newspaper editor, director of the Plastics Historical
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The mystery prints of Roman Road
The East End is a haven for artists and hidden talent, and this week we’ve seen just how hidden our
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Sylvia Pankhurst and the East London Toy Factory
Sylvia Pankhurst is well known around these parts. Most know of her activism for women’s suffrage. However, many don’t know
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Vividliy Chic – the new lash boutique on Roman Road
Vividliy Chic is the newest addition to the Roman, opening on 18 January. The bold pink shop at 418 Roman
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In need of a bath: the bathing lakes and Victoria Park Lido
With the newly reopened Hub in Victoria Park, it seems fitting that we remember something old and largely forgotten there
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Sweet Treats: living the sweet life
Sweet Treats is a Victorian style corner sweet shop at 597 Roman Road. Owner Naz Islam talks with us about
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God on the high street: the adaptive beauty of shopfront mosques
Architect and local resident Eddie Blake examines how mosque traditions are being shaped to fit on the high street, wedding
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Have your say on plans to turn Whitechapel Bell Foundry into a boutique hotel
Raycliff Capital has submitted plans to Tower Hamlets Council for the Whitechapel Bell Foundry to be changed from a foundry
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