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Aldersbrook community choir singing behind a piano in a church.

Striking Sparks: The Story of the Matchgirls is a musical collaboration between East London Music Group and the Matchgirls Memorial,

Statue of Clement Attlee outside Queen Mary University London

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31 May 2023 Siva Thangarajah

Our guide to the best statues and monuments to see in Tower Hamlets

Here’s a roundup of the all the statues in Bow. From important figures like William Gladstone (why are his hands painted red?) to Victoria Park’s iconic guard dogs.

Statue of William Gladstone in Bow, East London

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31 May 2023 Massimo Iannetti

Best public art to see in the East End’s Bow and Globe Town

We have curated a list of the best public art in Bow and Globe Town, to celebrate the artistic culture

Man bathes in cold plunge barrel at Hackney Wick's Community Sauna Baths.

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26 May 2023 Polly Nash

Community Sauna Baths review: Hackney Wick’s hottest wellness trend

How London’s first wood-fired sauna and cold plunge is reinventing the centuries-old Scandi tradition in Hackney Wick. Clutching onto each

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25 May 2023 Emilia Carter

The must-visit public houses around Bow from East End boozers to gastro pubs

From traditional East End boozers to trendy gastro pubs, Roman Road and the surrounding areas offer a pub to suit

Man browses through records at a record shop that is a barge in the sun.

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25 May 2023 Emilia Carter

Best things to see and do along the Regent’s Canal

We feel very lucky to live so close to the historic Regent’s Canal which on its East end has a

Outdoor exercise at Strong and Bendy, Hackney Wick

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17 May 2023 Emilia Carter

Best outdoor exercise classes near Roman Road

Our guide to the best outdoor exercise classes near Roman Road offers you the perfect activity: a way to feel

A large and busy rooftop with stalls for restaurants, bars, and actvities such as crazy golf.

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12 May 2023 Emilia Carter

The Best Rooftop Bars Near Roman Road

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat or drink this weekend, our guide to the best rooftop spots in Tower

An underwear stall at busy Roman Road Market, East London

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3 May 2023 Valerie Vishnevetskaya

The insider’s guide to East London markets

East London has much to offer, but one of its best-known offerings is its proper traditional East End markets. From

Tower Hamlets Hockey Club first team celebrating winning the England Hockey T4 championships after the final at Lee Valley Hockey Club.

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3 May 2023 Polly Nash

Tower Hamlets Hockey Club wins National Championships

The new National champions hope their victory will bring increased exposure and greater accessibility to hockey in Tower Hamlets Tower

Two More Years red brick venue with street art in Hackney Wick.

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26 April 2023 Polly Nash

New queer night debuts at Two More Years in Hackney Wick

Less than three weeks since its inception, Queer East community-led club night is bringing a safe space for people of

Summertime in Victoria Park, East London

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19 April 2023 Valerie Vishnevetskaya

Victoria Park: the people’s park of East London

Victoria Park has been voted the nation’s favourite park in the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years.