Photo above: Sept 26th 2015. I was just walking across London Bridge, and there she was – the Waverley. Drugs raids last week Last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning 190 police officers searched 15 addresses. Cash
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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.
Bow Food Bank
Update Oct 2020: Bow Food Bank has moved from Bow Church to the Bromley by Bow Centre (St Leonard’s Street E3 3BT). It’s open 8.30-12.30 on Mondays. It is open-access, and no referral is necessary. Bow
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More photos of the Olympic Park Building Site
Top photo: Mud, Olympic Park. May 2008 In the previous post of my photos taken of the run-up to the 2012 Olympics, most were taken from the Bow side. This post shows more from the
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Events and Exhibitions coming up soon
On Thursday 28th of June the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, wants to hear from you. Join the conversation with #SpeaktoSadiq. This free event is being held at the O2. Booking and details here. Also on at
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Geezers attend Any Old Irons
A good turnout from the Geezers club attended the 5 week course Any Old Irons in the Hope & Anchor in Poplar during April & May. As you can see from the photo below this
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