This is a recommendation. Last week I visited the exhibition of Alfred Munnings WWI paintings in Chelsea. He was commissioned by the Canadian War Memorials Fund to paint their Cavalry Brigade. I thought his oil
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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.
HMS Warrior launched on this day in 1860
Photo above: HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The first armour-plated, iron-hulled warship was launched where Bow Creek joins the Thames on 29th December 1860. Amazingly HMS Warrior is still around, as you can see
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Yesterday the Geezers enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the Eagle in Snaresbrook. We had a great and social time, as you can see from
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Ten facts on the road to Brexit
Above 2017 General Election Manifestos Every day we read about the worsening Brexit fiasco perpetrated by well paid people in Westminster. I thought it might be time to anchor what’s going on against some actual
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Carols at Bow Church, NHS & PFI, Courses for Creatives & more
Top photo: community golf organised by Any Old Irons earlier this year. Christmas Services at Bow Church This Sunday, 16th Dec, there is a special Carol Service at St Mary’s, Bow Church, 230 Bow Road, E3
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