Flying abroad is a hassle at the moment, but you can visit another world with just a 15 minute ride along the Central Line from Mile End. John Soane, a bricklayers son, became a famous
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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.
Alzheimer’s, Mile End Park, Ocean Estate
New Alzheimer’s Drugs A new experimental drug, donanemab, removes plaques from the brain which are thought to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Ely Lilly funded a trial of 257 patients between the ages of
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How Discussions in Chisenhale Road led to Brutalism in Poplar
Before WW2 Chrisp Street Market was a street of shops with market stalls along middle. A bit like the Roman Road Market looks today – but a lot more lively. The background to the redevelopment
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The Fire at New Providence Wharf
Yesterday I went down to New Providence Wharf to look at the fire damage, and took the photo above. One thing was very clear from looking at the building. The fire didn’t set the cladding
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Democracy and the Tower Hamlets Mayor
Local residents have decisively voted to reject the confusingly titled Leading Together system.
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