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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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.
The Old Three Colts pub, Bow
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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Ritz Cinema, Bow
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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The Geezers Club has reopened!
The Geezers Club reopened for the first time in over 15 months on Tuesday 29th June 2021. They meet weekly on Tuesdays between 2pm – 4pm at The Tredegar Community Centre, 333 Morville Street, Bow,
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Grab a Jab in Tower Hamlets
Update 21st Dec 2021 The Tower Hamlets Council website lists bookable and walk-in local vaccination centres here. Anybody over the age of 18 can get a walk-in Covid-19 first vaccination in Tower Hamlets 7 days
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