Captain Dave: All aboard the Floating Church!
Moored up in Hackney Wick is the Floating Church. This barge-come-chapel is run by Reverend Dave Pilkington, a man who
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Features
George Lansbury Labour MP for Bow and Bromley: ‘a great, servant to the people’
George Lansbury, former MP of Bow and Bromley, is remembered by all for his immense devotion to the people of the East End. Unlike many politicians who were born into the life of education and power, George Lansbury was truly a man of the people. Hardships from his early years shaped him to be a compassionate and fervent ally to women and the working class of the East End.
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Mobin: A story of hope, from Iran to the East End
Mobin, 22, came to England in October last year after escaping the corrupt government of his native country Iran. His
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The adventures of Norah Smyth: her life as a suffragette, philanthropist and artist
Following exclusive information shared by Norah Smyth’s great nephew writer Jane McChyrstal reveals fascinating new insights into the adventurous life of the elusive suffragette, philanthropist and photographer who dedicated her personal wealth and artistic talent to social justice.
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Doug’s Dogs on the impact of lockdown on the dog world
During the pandemic, there has been a surge in people looking to own dogs. Founder of local dog care company
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The story behind the Dogs of Alcibiades statues in Victoria Park
The statues are marble sculptures of Molossian Hounds and were donated to the park by Lady Aignarth, a wealthy and clearly rather generous resident of East London, in 1912. They are rumoured to have been a commemoration of her late husband, Horatio, who passed away that year.
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How to stay fit and well during lockdown
Our guide to the best local fitness, yoga and mindfulness classes during lockdown, including ways to get creative and stay busy with useful tips and courses.
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Book review: The Little History of the East End
It’s very impressive how much careful research and detail Gordon manages to include while covering such a long period of history and making it short, readable and entertaining.
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Messages from our spiritual leaders as they reflect on the last year
The light of faith has been so important this year, but that light has shown through in so many ways in our country; acts of kindness to strangers, reconnecting with neighbours, those on the frontline of fighting Covid-19.
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Mohammed Huq on the highs and lows of running his corner shop
Running a corner shop is not easy work, Huq’s usual day starts with a very early morning, to get the shop open for business by 7am, and finishes around midnight. He juggles unpacking deliveries and trips to the cash and carry between managing his team of staff and being a present, friendly face behind the counter.’
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The joy of giving: local good causes to support this Christmas
This year has been difficult for us all. The pandemic has increased the risk of the vulnerable in our community
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Swadhinata Trust’s Julie Begum: ‘If I’m not challenging the injustice I see, I’m part of the problem.’
‘If I’m not challenging the injustices that I see then I’m part of the problem,’ says Begum. ‘I am not a passive person and I don’t want to be a passive person.’
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