What’s on soon in the East End The Village Butty is this Saturday (14th July 2018) in Mile End Park near the Palm Tree pub. The fete runs from 12-10pm and will have music, tug of
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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.
See the Restored Tower at Bow Church
Last Saturday the scaffolding was finally removed from Bow Church Tower. The first part of a Heritage Lottery Funded restoration of the church is complete, and ready for you to see. On Sat 14th July
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Building Men’s Health Project
Photo above: Building Men’s Health. Art & Design Technology Teacher, Anna, with Geezers, Tony (left) and Charlie (right). The Geezers is a group of older men who meet weekly in Bow. They also engage in
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Drugs Raids, Hospital Garden Party, RAF Flypast, Paddle Steamer
Photo above: Sept 26th 2015. I was just walking across London Bridge, and there she was – the Waverley. Drugs raids last week Last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning 190 police officers searched 15 addresses. Cash
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Bow Food Bank
Update Oct 2020: Bow Food Bank has moved from Bow Church to the Bromley by Bow Centre (St Leonard’s Street E3 3BT). It’s open 8.30-12.30 on Mondays. It is open-access, and no referral is necessary. Bow
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