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Outside seating at The Crown pub in Bow
Food & drink Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

Best pubs with outdoor seating opening from April 12th

April 9, 2021April 14, 2021 Maria Albano 195 Views 4 Comments Guides 6 min read

We have rounded up the best pubs with outdoor seating around Roman Road reopening their outdoor spaces this week. We’ve

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Street art celebrating NHS and keyworkers, Zealand Road, Bow.
Local Places to visit Things to do Tours & trails 

Where to find the best street art in Bow, Mile End, and Globe Town

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Evie Breese 3586 Views 0 Comments Guides 5 min read

Think you know all the hidden gems around here? We went on a hunt for the best street art around

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Pile of pancakes from Barge East, Hackney Wick
Food & drink Lifestyle Local Restaurants & cafes 

The best takeaway pancakes to enjoy this lockdown

February 14, 2021February 11, 2021 Natasha Forrest 94783 Views 0 Comments Guides 3 min read

We won’t be able to eat inside our favourite cafes this pancake day, yet that doesn’t mean we won’t still

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Holm oak/holly oak
Holm oak/holly oak - Photography by Tim Boddy
Buildings & landmarks Local Places to visit Things to do 

Victoria Park’s Heritage Trees in winter

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Tom McGhie 267 Views 0 Comments Guides 4 min read

Our fine city of London may be regarded as the “Big Smoke”, but despite this moniker there are still a number of green spaces residents can explore. Here are “eight of the best” trees which are particularly significant and where to find them.

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Christmas presents wrapped
The Appliance Judge
Lifestyle Local Shopping 

Local independent shops offering online Christmas gift shopping

November 26, 2020January 19, 2021 Grace Boyle 1560 Views 0 Comments Guides 9 min read

December is around the corner, which means that the run up to panic buying last minute bubble bath sets is

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Design & home Leisure & recreation Shopping 

Where to buy Christmas trees in East London

November 18, 2020November 27, 2020 Frederick O'Brien 68071 Views 0 Comments Guides 5 min read

What would a Christmas be without a beautiful Christmas tree? Cheaper, for a start, but the smell of fresh spruce,

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Keys hanging on wall at Thompsons hardware store on Roman Road
Design & home Local Shopping 

The secret services of Roman Road

June 15, 2019January 29, 2020 Frederick O'Brien 62041 Views 0 Comments Guides 3 min read

Roman Road is rightly renowned for its market, but let us never forget that it’s also packed full of fabulous

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Statue of William Gladstone in Bow, East London
Photographs by Massimo Iannetti
Local Places to visit Things to do Tours & trails 

A photographic tour of public art in Bow and Globe Town

May 25, 2019June 12, 2020 Massimo Iannetti 65307 Views 1 Comment Guides 8 min read

Does public art still matter? Does it still speak to the individual, to the citizen, and to the community? Is

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An underwear stall at busy Roman Road Market, East London
Lifestyle Local Street markets 

The insider’s guide to East London markets

May 22, 2019July 30, 2019 Anna Lezard 66823 Views 0 Comments Guides 10 min read

East London has a lot to offer, but one of its best known offerings is its proper traditional East End

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Lyon stadium filling up before a rugby match
Food & drink Lifestyle Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

Where to watch sport near Roman Road

January 24, 2019April 4, 2020 Frederick O'Brien 62830 Views 0 Comments Guides 4 min read

Ah yes, the timeless question. Where can I watch the game? We’ve revisited the the best places in Bow and

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