⚽️Match report⚽️ Today we woke to a clear sky with wet grounds and winds blowing a gale, we knew that things were certainly going to get messy. Today’s opposition were Barking F.C a new team
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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.
Bun House kitchens finally open
The Widow’s Son would like to announce that the new kitchens are open. The pub has recently been refurbished and the interior is looking great, as you can see. The building dates from 1848 and
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Successful Conclusion of Bethnal Green Coffee Battle
On Saturday the Evening Standard ran an article headed, “Much-loved Bethnal Green Tube coffee vendor back in business as Londoners raise £10k following uproar at forced closure.” I’d heard about this story before, but didn’t
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Urban Foxes near Roman Road Market
Last night I was woken by the screaming of a fox in the street. This morning when I opened the curtains there was a fox fast asleep at the back of the garden. I opened
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Japanese visitor, Aldgate Walk, Business help & more
Guided Walk: Reaching into the Abyss On Saturday 19th Jan 2019 David Charnick (top photo) will run a guided walk which he describes as: “An exploration of Victorian philanthropy in the dark area that clung
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