There are currently some hilarious newspaper cartoons about extinction, usually featuring the Conservative Party. But for some time I’ve also be reading serious articles about cash machines heading for extinction. I read today that Which?
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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.
Take a Daytrip from London – Bletchley Park
During WW2 German Enigma, then Lorenz messages were being decoded 50 miles north of London at Bletchley Park. You can visit the site to see how the Bombe machines, and the later Colossus computers cracked
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Ask the Mayor at Bow Road Meeting
Do you have concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime? Tower Hamlets Mayor, John Biggs, is holding an ‘Ask the Mayor’ question and answer event on Tuesday 30 April from 7-9pm. The Mayor is inviting local
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Local News Late April 2019
More improvements for cyclists and pedestrians in the Olympic Park When the new cultural area opens, along with the London College of Fashion, plus lots of new apartments; the Olympic Park will gain thousands more
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How Tudor Politics led to a Robbery at Old Ford
By now Henry was usually out of sight, increasingly ill with tuberculosis. Henry’s inner circle set about enriching themselves on an enormous scale.
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