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.

Liveable Streets

10th July 2020 Alan T Campaigns, News in and around Bow, Roman Road

Four road changes combine to turn Bow East into a dead end

Sew amazing, established 1947. Still closed.

The future of The Roman and ‘the high street’ generally

8th July 2020 Alan T News in and around Bow, Roman Road

Figures from Barclays Bank’s card transactions show that three weeks after ‘non-essential’ shops were allowed to re-open, they’re only selling half what they were this compared to this time last year. Big name brands have

Pubs not busy & Council Strike

7th July 2020 Alan T News in and around Bow, Where's my Boozer Gone?

On Super Saturday (4th July 2020) I was surprised to walk past nearly empty pubs in Bow at lunchtime and in the mid afternoon.

Pubs re-opening, Four Corners Gallery, New 50+ website

29th June 2020 Alan T News in and around Bow, Where's my Boozer Gone?

Pubs in Bow re-opening I’m afraid some of our local pubs have websites they haven’t updated – or no websites at all. The Coborn say: “We will be re-opening from Monday 20th July and we can’t wait

NeilNeil Kinnock making his 1985 Labour Party conference speech

Tower Hamlets Council staff to strike

28th June 2020 Alan T News in and around Bow

On Friday 3rd July a 3-day strike by 4,000 Tower Hamlets Council staff will start. It’s over the forced requirement for all staff to sign a different replacement contract of employment by Monday 6th July.