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Marc Herbert joking with customers at his Globe Town Market Square stall

Marc Herbert is the last in a long line of market traders. Herberts have run stalls across the East End

The wall mounted clock on the side of the Old Bow Library, formerly Vernon Hall, on Roman Road in East London.

18 January 2019 Natasha Forrest

Vernon Hall’s philanthropic origin: The old Bow library was originally known as the Passmore Edwards Library

Obscured by trees, most of us pass by Vernon Hall without a second glance, hurrying on to the Idea Store

Team photo of PureGym staff at Bow Wharf

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18 January 2019 Frederick O'Brien

PureGym opens at Bow Wharf

A new PureGym opened at Bow Wharf today. It opened its doors at 9am this morning following a three-month refurbishment

One of the stone alcoves in Victoria Park, that are said to originate from London Bridge.

Local Out and About Places to visit Victoria Park

10 January 2019 Frederick O'Brien

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,

The Stepney Doorstep Society by Kate Thompson

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18 December 2018 Tabitha Potts

The Stepney Doorstep Society by Kate Thompson, 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

Eating and drinking Local

16 December 2018 Dominika Kubinyova

Chocolate Chai recipe from the ‘Brick Lane Cookbook’

This chocolate chai is a twist on the classic masala chai recipe inspired by the vibrant cuisines of Brick Lane

Natasha Sayliss stands at the door of Mae + Harvey cafe

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13 December 2018 Dominika Kubinyova

Mae + Harvey – cool kid on the block

Home-made comfort food, effortlessly cool design, and a cosy living room vibe – that’s Mae + Harvey on Roman Road.

Frankie Colclough and the Old Ford Jazz Club sign

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7 December 2018 Frederick O'Brien

The Eleanor Arms pub – Bow’s very own French Quarter

The Eleanor Arms has been selling beer on Old Ford Road for almost 150 years, but that’s not even the

Eating and drinking Local

4 December 2018 Dominika Kubinyova

Lamb and potato curry recipe from the ‘Brick Lane Cookbook’

Lamb and potato curry is a heart-warming meal full of flavours and spices perfect for dinner parties but also as

Art and artists Local Shopping

27 November 2018 Dominika Kubinyova

Modest Living Memoirs of a Cockney Sikh book review

Modest Living, Memoirs of a Cockney Sikh looks back on the life of a Sikh family which lived in a

Urban Makers founders Ilka Dickens and Julia Redgrove

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22 November 2018 Frederick O'Brien

Urban Makers, flying the flag for East London designer-maker markets

Urban Makers’ moral core goes beyond community. Goods must be made ethically and sustainably if possible, and have an environmental conscience. Members are discouraged from using plastic wrapping, and encouraged to use biodegradable packaging.

Sign for the Nunnery gallery hanging across Victorian alleyway in Bow East London

Out and About Places to visit

16 November 2018 Frederick O'Brien

Bow Arts’ Nunnery Gallery: Marcel Baettig on the process of making art

Turning into the alley that houses the Nunnery Gallery, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into another century. Until