Barrie Stradling’s 60th Last week the Geezers celebrated, Barrie Stradling’s 60th birthday party at Millwall FC. Money was raised for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness (FASD). A good time was had by all. Fraud Alert –
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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.
Save the Overland Local Authority Day Nursery on Parnell Road
Councillor Marc Francis, Bow East, wants your help to save the Day Nursery on Parnell Road. Here’s what he says: “The most recent statistics show that even here in Bow, more than half our children
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Rainham Hall – once out in Essex!
On Sunday Sheila and I headed off to Rainham Hall to try to get our money’s worth out of our National Trust membership cards. I remember Rainham Hall from 50 years ago when you could
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Events and things to do around Bow, London, E3
On Sat 11th Aug 2018 at 2pm New London Architecture are running a tour of the new buildings in the City. Details and booking. Summer in the City: This weekend there’s a big event on
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Suffragette exhibition at Tower Hamlets Archives, Bancroft Road
Photo above: Sylvia Pankhurst, 1910 This fascinating exhibition is on until 20th Oct 2018 at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DQ. There’s a lot to see here about the
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