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.
Helmut Herzfeld was born in Berlin in 1891. During WW1 he and his brother published an underground journal and setup a radical publishing business. To avoid censorship he began experimenting with cut up newsprint and advertisements to create subversive images.
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The New Globe MEOTRA have been investigating what is happening to The New Globe, which people tell me is listed. Tower Hamlets council say that building work has been going on without the relevant planning
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Future Streets A new free exhibition (above) called Future Streets has just opened at the Building Centre 26 Store Street, WC1E 7BT. It’s about 1/3 of the way up the Tottenham Court Road from the
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry update: Tower Hamlets Council have approved the plans. Read the news on the BBC. The Tower Hamlets Development Committee will consider the latest planning application for Whitechapel Bell Foundry next Thursday, 14th
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Dick Whittington This pantomime runs from 23rd November at Stratford East. Tickets are selling fast, and the earlier you book online here, the lower the price. Music, Theatre and Comedy St Margaret’s House down at
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