On Sunday, when the rain eased off, I took myself off along the District Line, one stop past Barking to Upney. It was only a short walk from there to visit Eastbury Manor House. It
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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.
Mindfulness Walkshop, Cash Machine Criminals, Pie & Mash Shops, Student Architecture
Mindfulness in Victoria Park On Sunday 29th July 2018, Mel Sutton will lead a walkshop exploring the ways to a mindful approach in our day to day living. It’s part of National Park City Week. Details
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Does anybody have old photos of the original Ordell Road Estate?
Richard Read wrote in from Wales to say: “For a number of years I’ve been trying to find some pictures of the old Ordell Road estate that was eventually knocked down to make way for
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Family events: Unity Festival, Africa Utopia, Community Fair & Dog Show
Africa Utopia Africa Utopia (photo above) is an annual festival celebrating the arts and culture of one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-changing continents. It’s on at the Southbank Centre from Thurs 19th July
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How to contact Tower Hamlets Police
Our local Met Police have issued a useful pdf guide (with active links) of how to contact them. You can download it here. Below is a partial list of who to contact regarding crime, anti-social behaviour,
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