John Goldsmith grew up in the 1930s at 35 St Stephens Road Bow, where the Tredegar Practice now stands. His talk was illustrated by 30 of his own drawings of childhood memories. John’s great great
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Author: Alan T
I've lived in Bow since 1985, and am fascinated by the rich history of the East End. I'm also interested in all the recent ongoing changes.
Ray Gipson, a longer biography
Ray Gipson was born in 1940 and died at the age of 84 on Friday 29th November 2024. Let Ray tell you a little about himself: “I’ve lived around here all my life though my
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Man of the People dies
It is with regret that The Geezers Club announce the death of our founder, Ray Gipson BEM. Ray was born in 1940 and died at the age of 84 on Friday 29th November 2024. Ray
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Colours of Bangladesh Exhibition at Mile End Art Pavilion
The Colours of Bangladesh Exhibition by the Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts is absolutely stunning and well worth a visit. There are lots of creative, yet realistic paintings showing life in Bangladesh. It’s free and
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The Dad’s Army Radio Show at Wiltons
Last night the Geezers went to see the Dad’s Army Radio Show at Wilton’s Music Hall. We thought it was a brilliant show – fast paced and very funny. It finishes on Saturday 22nd June
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