On Sunday 27th Aug David Charnick leads a tour around the City of London about the New English Drama that appeared in Tudor times. During the tour David will be be giving readings from Shakespeare,
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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.
Waterways Festival in Olympic Park Bank Holiday Monday
The East London Waterways Festival takes place in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Mon 28th Aug 2017. Activities include a boat flotilla, dragon boat racing, canoeing taster sessions, stand up paddle boarding, boat trips,
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Bank Holiday Weekend events
The Shuffle Festival at Mile End has music and cinema on Sat 26th Aug and Sun 27th. The London Metropolitan Brass Band is playing from 2-4pm on Sunday 27th Aug at the Bandstand in Victoria
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Free Motorcycle Forensic Marking Kit
In response to to the rise in scooter thefts the local Tower Hamlets Police are giving out free SmartWater marking kits for vehicles. You can pick one up at Old Spitalfields Market: 8am – 11am or at
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Big Turnout for Ted Lewis’s Funeral Service
Family, friends, ex-boxers and a contingent from the Geezers turned out today for the funeral service of Ted Lewis. Around 100 people went to the City of London Crematorium, Manor Park. My photo below shows
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