Sculptor Paula Haughney on her place in an ever-changing East London
Once part of an avantgarde community of artists on what is now the Olympic Park, sculptor Paula Haughney is now
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Society
Your guide to the people, passions, culture and heritage that have formed Roman Road’s identity. Discover the communities and cultures of our neighbourhood, its creative industries, social history and personal stories; the heritage that has created our identity, including Bow grime music, the East London Suffragettes, East End and Cockney, and British Bangladeshi; and what we are passionate about, from philanthropic initiatives to campaigns to save our heritage and the environment.
The mystery of Salmon & Ball pub
Like every good pub, Salmon & Ball has just a bit of mystery, a little macabre and some great beer.
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‘Paintings’ by Doreen Fletcher book review – snapshots of the moments that pass us by
This beautifully printed and bound book from Spitalfields Life Books is a monograph exploring the work of the artist Doreen
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Roman Road LDN’s first year has shown the hunger for local journalism
It is one year since Roman Road LDN was relaunched and began running as a full time web publication covering
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Plans progressing for St. Margaret’s House expansion
Construction plans are progressing to redevelop the land at the rear of St. Margaret’s House on Old Ford Road. The
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The Victoria Park alcoves – East End mementos of old London Bridge
In the east end of Victoria Park there are two stone alcoves older than the park itself. Ten-feet tall, weather-worn,
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Displaced Bethnal Green coffee vendor reaches fundraising target
Bethnal Green coffee vendor Frank Wang reached his Crowdfunder target of £9,780 this morning. An anonymous £10 donation, the 277th
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Dramatic changes for Keats House car park are on the way
Plans to build affordable flats on the car park opposite the London Buddhist Centre are going strong as they pass
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On the trail of the Bow Heritage Trail
If you’ve been in Bow for any amount of time you’ll have noticed the place is peppered with plaques. These
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‘The Stepney Doorstep Society’ book review
The Stepney Doorstep Society, written by journalist, ghost-writer, and novelist Kate Thompson, is a must-read for anyone interested in the history
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