Book review: ‘The Graves of Whitechapel’ by Claire Evans
Our book reviewer Tabitha Potts delves into The Graves of Whitechapel, a historical crime thriller that follows a barrister’s intricate
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Regeneration Songs: Sounds of Investment and Loss in East London, Book review
A scorching collection of essays, Regeneration Songs is crucial reading for anyone seeking to understand their changing city. Moving through
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Fish Island’s The Breakhouse Café: brunch review
Though most of us won’t remember 2020 fondly, many people finally had the opportunity to launch their passion projects, and
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East End Born and Bled by Jeff Jones – ‘a fascinating history of London boxing’
Our resident reviewer Tabitha Potts dives into this fantastic book charting the lives, day-jobs and backgrounds of East End fighters
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Victoria Park by Gemma Reeves book review – touching and tasting East London
This debut novel by Gemma Reeves is a dreamy montage of lives connected by delight in the small things while
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Turn a Blind Eye by Vicky Newham review – the body count mounts in Mile End
Our reviewer Tabitha Potts casts her eyes over Vicky Newham’s debut murder mystery Turn a Blind Eye, twisting and turning
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Secrets of the Homefront Girls by Kate Thompson – ‘beauty was their duty’
A love letter to East London, The Secrets of the Homefront Girls shows how everyone counts whatever their gender, class
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Top six restaurants for parties of six
Typically an innocuous date, this year the 17th of May marks an important moment in the calendar. As spring turns
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Genesis cinema’s The Yard review: Knock back pints like an usher
Genesis cinema’s The Yard is a friendly and unpretentious back-alley bar making a welcome addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.
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Local larder: Sticky Toffee Muffins
Local Cordon-bleu trained pastry chef Tamsin Robinson shares her recipe of sticky toffee muffins.
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Art and architecture: Terence Williams Retrospective at Stour Gallery, Old Baths
When approaching 80 Eastway, you would be forgiven for mistaking the graphic 1930s Art Deco façade for a municipal building. Upon closer inspection of the brass plaque on the front, you will learn that in its former life, the listed building was indeed operated by the council, housing the Gainsborough Road Public Baths.
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Best local pubs
From traditional East End boozers to trendy gastro pubs, Roman Road and the surrounding areas offer a pub to suit
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