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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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 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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Do you collect things?
This summer the V&A East project will be creating a new exhibition at the Lansbury Micro Museum (Chrisp Street Market). The exhibition will be called For the Love of Things and the V&A want to
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Brilliant paintings
Sorolla exhibition at National Gallery, Trafalgar Square This extraordinary exhibition is on in the Sainsbury Wing until 7th July 2019. Sorolla:Spanish Master of Light is a huge exhibition of huge paintings. You needed to be
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