A local monk’s life: finding peace in the clamour of the East End
Meet Ksantikara Dharmachari, the person who can introduce you to life within the mysterious walls of the London Buddhist Centre,
Read moreYour guide to the communities, cultures, creative endeavours and personal stories of the people who live in the neighbourhoods around Roman Road
Meet Ksantikara Dharmachari, the person who can introduce you to life within the mysterious walls of the London Buddhist Centre,
Read moreAugustus Casely-Hayford, writer and broadcaster, current director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington US and part
Read moreLast September, just six years after its founding, Victoria Park Singers performed at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
Read moreThe Victoria Park Dog Show is the place to be seen in East London, if you’re a dog. Every year
Read moreDaniella Stuart, Stepney resident of 30 years, came out as a trans woman in 2017 when she was 49. The
Read moreKaren Burke, 45, had lived in Bethnal Green for nearly 20 years when she lost her job over issues with
Read moreTabitha Potts is a writer who lives in East London, an area which inspires much of her work. She has
Read moreMile End resident Richard Lubbock, 72, has garnered national attention as Britain’s milder, altogether more pleasant answer to Breaking Bad’s
Read moreRamadan is underway. To celebrate the occasion we spoke with Muslims in Bow and Globe Town about their experiences of
Read moreLocal resident Eddie Albert Brown, 75, has struggled with mental health all his adult life. A victim of sexual abuse,
Read moreCorner shops are one of the staples of city life, their owners the unsung heroes of convenience shopping. Here, local
Read moreChris Kimberley, 58, has a top speed of eight miles per hour. He navigates east London on a blue mobility
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