Just off of Bethnal Green Road overlooking Weaver’s Field you will find an interesting red brick building known as Oxford House. The Geezers were lucky to have a guided tour of this excellent and historically
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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.
The Geezers visit the Museum of Freemasonry
On the 20th January a group of the Geezers visited the Freemason’s Hall for a fascinating guided tour of their museum. It’s at 60 Great Queen Street, near Holborn tube. It’s open Tuesday – Saturday
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Visit the free Magna Carta exhibition
Here’s a simplified introduction: Bad King John, 1166 – 1216, got himself a whole lot of trouble. He lost his lands in France. Then he demanded huge taxes from his Barons to fight a war
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The Geezers Watercolour classes
On Friday artist Joy Girvin ran the last of her series of watercolour classes for the Geezers. This week we sat out the back of the Chisenhale Art Place looking across the Hertford Union Canal
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Old Ford Festival continues today: Sunday 27th April 12 noon to 5pm
It’s in the Ecology Building, on Grove Road, London E3 5TW. It backs onto the Regent’s Canal. You’ll find: You’ll also find an array of banners created by the organiser, Carolyn Clark, detailing the hidden
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