Photo above – vanished without trace – The Blue Anchor. Philip Mernick, Chairman of East London History Society, kindly sent us the article below. It also appears in their Summer 2019 Newsletter. You can download
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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.
Geezers filmed for BBC News
On Tues 20th May a BBC news crew visited the Geezers in Bow. Siobahn Wornell came to interview the Geezers about how rising inflation was affecting them. The finished news piece featuring the Geezers was
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To the Edge of Bow
The Boundaries of Bow How far do the boundaries of Bow extend? Standing in Hackney Wick a few days ago I realised that I didn’t know whether I was in Hackney or Tower Hamlets, so
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Geezers New Book
On Tuesday 14th May 2019 fourteen of The Geezers made a trip to the Town Hall Hotel, Bethnal Green, to investigate using it for launch of the forthcoming book: Where’s My Boozer Gone? They were
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East End news late May
Victoria Park The All Points East Festival comes to Victoria Park this weekend and next. See the lineup and book tickets here. State Graphics in China 1960s & 70s This interesting sounding exhibition is on
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