Michelle Johansen a researcher at The Bishopsgate Institute invited us for an afternoon tour of the building and a delve into the archives. She presented us with 4 suitcases containing records from the Blitz, the
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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.
Three floors of brilliant photography to see at Photographers’ Gallery, W1
Chris Killip Retrospective 140 of Chris Killip’s stunning black and white photographs taken around Newcastle and Tyne and Wear from the 1970’s and 80s are on display across two big floors of the Photographers’ Gallery
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Visit Lord Mayor’s Show Sat, Help with Cost of Living, Action for Bow
Lord Mayor’s Show The Lord Mayor’s Show sets off from Mansion House at 11am Saturday 12th November. I took these photos on different years. This gold coach has been in use since 1757. I believe
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Visit the Sky Garden for free
The Sky Garden, also known as the Walkie Talkie and 20 Fenchurch Street, offers great views across London. Sheila and I have been there before to treat visitors from outside London to a meal in
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Free Concerts at the Art Pavilion in Mile End Park
This Thursday (27th Oct) The Crofton Singers are performing from 6-7pm Their programme includes: A couple of early Italian pieces from the 16th century Half a dozen from the 19th century – including two that
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