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.
Grants during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21 were targeted to support two local food banks (£83,750) and home learning for young people at two primary schools (£41,455); with a further £75,000 to eleven organisations providing activities for young people.
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A vigil for June Harvey will be held on Thursday 8th July 2021 at 12 noon in Compton Close, Bow, East London, E3 3RS. On 8th July 2020 a tower crane, which had been erected
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Normality returns on Monday 19th July, but many businesses have already gone. Please sign the petition below to help East End pubs to survive. In 2014 The Geezers started a campaign – Where’s My Boozer
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Kim Durrant wrote in to ask why he can’t any information about The Old Three Colts pub at 450 Old Ford Road. He said his great grandparents worked and lived in it for a few
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Old Ford Picture Palace opened in 1910. It was re-named the Ritz Cinema in 1937, and closed in 1961. The street numbers have increased after the recent rebuilding. The 1935 Street Directory shows that 55
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