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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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 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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Action for Bow: New Local Funding Opportunities
The Trustees of Action for Bow are pleased to invite applications from organisations for funding to provide social and educational services in Bow from June 2021 – particularly school holiday activities for young people, whilst
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The Match Tax Protest of 1871
On Saturday 24th April 2021 The Matchgirls Memorial will be marking 150 years since the Match Tax Protest of 1871. Bryant and May workers along with the owners of the factory in Fairfield Road Bow,
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