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The old Four Corners headquarters at 113 Roman Road

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Camera as liberation: the founding of Four Corners and Camerawork

May 6, 2021May 7, 2021 Anna Lamche 18 Views 0 Comments Features 5 min read

As Four Corners edges towards a full reopening, we glance back over its radical history, inextricable from that of the road it serves.

Sylvia Pankurst with Emmeline and Christabel, 1911, before the family feud that led to the foundation of the East London Federation of Suffragettes.

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East London Federation of Suffragettes: How a family rift sparked a militant movement

April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 Anna Lamche 140 Views 1 Comment Features 2 min read

Sylvia Pankhurst’s militancy led to the foundation of East London Federation of Suffragettes.

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High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 Evie Breese 242 Views 0 Comments Features 8 min read

With a European mini-break or day at a seaside still off the cards, we’re taking you on a walking tour

Getting their vaccine, Art Pavilion, Mile End. Photoessay by Rose Palmer.

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Vaccine stories: Injecting hope at the Mile End Art Pavilion

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Evie Breese 217 Views 0 Comments Features 9 min read

Mile End Park’s stunning Art Pavilion has been turned into a vaccination centre to play its part in the fight

School teacher Ed Stubbs stands outside Morpeth School where he developed resources to teach pupils about the coronavirus vaccine

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How a Morpeth school teacher’s initiative to tackle kids’ vaccine fears went national

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Evie Breese 312 Views 0 Comments Features 5 min read

As thoughts turn to coronavirus vaccines for kids, Morpeth School teacher Ed Stubbs’ initiative to tackle pupils’ vaccine hesitancy has

Suryagupta, Chair of London Buddhist Centre, East London

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Suryagupta: London Buddhist Centre’s first black and female Chair

March 19, 2021March 27, 2021 Tom McGhie 125 Views 0 Comments Features 5 min read

Suryagupta became Chair of the London Buddhist Centre in 2018 to become the organisation’s first ever non-white-male head. She talks

All Points East festival Victoria Park, crowds at night

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Victoria Park’s All Points East festival returns with Field Day for 2021

March 9, 2021April 6, 2021 Tom McGhie 3645 Views 1 Comment Features 4 min read

Popular music festival All Points East has announced it will return for its third edition 27-30 August, joining forces with

Reverend David Pilkington, otherwise known, as Captain Dave on the gloating church, Genesis

Photo by Gilbert McCarragher

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Captain Dave: All aboard the Floating Church!

February 18, 2021February 20, 2021 Tom McGhie 295 Views 2 Comments Features 6 min read

Moored up in Hackney Wick is the Floating Church. This barge-come-chapel is run by Reverend Dave Pilkington, a man who

Labour MP George Lansbury in a crowd of people and holding a young boy

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George Lansbury Labour MP for Bow and Bromley: ‘a great, servant to the people’

February 15, 2021May 8, 2021 Citizen Journalist 151 Views 0 Comments Features 3 min read

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.

Iranian refugee Mobin, at Tuesday Night Bites food bank in Bethnal Green

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Mobin: A story of hope, from Iran to the East End

February 6, 2021February 9, 2021 Tom McGhie 229 Views 0 Comments Features 6 min read

Mobin, 22, came to England in October last year after escaping the corrupt government of his native country Iran. His

Norah Smyth, suffragette, philanthropist and photographer

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The adventures of Norah Smyth: her life as a suffragette, philanthropist and artist

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Citizen Journalist 93 Views 0 Comments Features 8 min read

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.

Douglas Thackway with his dog Martha, in Victoria Park, East London

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Doug’s Dogs on the impact of lockdown on the dog world

January 31, 2021February 2, 2021 Tom McGhie 198 Views 0 Comments Features 5 min read

During the pandemic, there has been a surge in people looking to own dogs. Founder of local dog care company

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