Open Letter from the Editor
Roman Road LDN’s Editor-in-Chief Tabitha Stapely reflects on these past few months, and shares her plans for the future of the magazine and the local community as we emerge into a changed world.
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News
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park under threat from Bow Common development
FoTHCP worries the proposed height and density of the buildings will block the sunlight during the day and cause artificial light pollution at night, thus disturbing the natural circadian rhythms of the park’s wildlife and blocking sunlight for plants.
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Consultation opens for Liveable Street’s ‘bold plans’ for Bow
The Council’s Liveable Streets programme is proposing to pedestrianise parts of Roman Road, Bow, and to close Old Ford at Skew Bridge – have your say on it.
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A fond farewell to Percy Ingle, the East End family bakery
A tribute to East End family bakery Percy Ingle, which is closing its doors after 60 years of serving breads and pastries to people in East London & Essex.
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Picture framing shop Workshop 353 opens in Bow
‘The most popular request I have are just everyday people wanting to get photos of their family members framed,’ says Maschio. ‘Grandparents who want nice images of their grandchildren, for example.’
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Open letter: why Skew Bridge on Old Ford should be permanently closed to motor traffic
Closing Skew Bridge has shown us that a different world is possible after the pandemic is over. Commuter traffic from Essex and Kent has found other routes in and out of town, and more local people have discovered that cycling and walking around London are both possible and enjoyable.
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Man behind infectious ‘allotment’ music video on the joys of owning an allotment
Baxter often works the allotment with his younger son, often enjoying Sunday lunch there with the rest of his family. ‘It’s really a rewarding activity for kids I think, because you get to look after and nurture something, and see it grow.’
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Successful crowdfunding now needs planning support to seal the deal
Roman Road Trust has not only raised original target but are looking to surpass it. But the fight is not yet over.
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In The Neighbourhood – All Points East 2020
Update 27/03/20: this event has been cancelled. For details, visit All Points East’s Twitter. All Points East festival in 2020
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All Points East Festival 2020 in Victoria Park
Update 27/03/20: this event has been cancelled. The organisers have commented that: ‘The decision was made following a constant review
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Will Covid-19 be the death or rebirth of the high street?
If we can retain our appreciation of local businesses out of goodwill and loyalty, and a newfound appreciation of our high street as an important part of our community, then we can hold on to hope.
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Goodbye Susy Powlesland MBE, a Holocaust survivor who spent her life making our community better
Powlesland was a community champion extraordinaire, who won an MBE for her services to the black and ethnic minority communities of East London, will be remembered by many for her legacy of community service, including her decades of work as a headteacher.
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