In 2014 Barrie Stradling walked past a pub which had closed for good, then another, and another! He went to a meeting of the Geezers Club and floated the idea of the project called Where’s
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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.
Why were there so many pubs, and how were they used?
The hoarding artwork in Arnold Road, Bow is taking shape, as you can see above. It’s a collaborative project between The Geezers Club in Bow, renowned street artists Normally Ben (@normallyben Instagram) and Steph Warren
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Help put Dementia on Parliament’s Agenda
Research by the Alzheimer’s Society shows that dementia was the leading cause of death in Britain over the last 10 years. This affects not just the victims, but also the people who care for them.
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Ben Martin makes a start on the lost pubs hoarding
The artwork will list some of the many lost pubs of the East End. The Geezers have fond memories of socialising in pubs that are long gone. Construction company, Jerram Falkus, are kindly sponsoring artist
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Are you having problems with Clarion Housing in Bow?
This article is written by Cllr. Marc Francis (Labour), for Bow East Ward. The header photo above this article shows Tait Court, Bow. Marc says that over 50 older tenants were left without running water
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