I took the photo above in July 2007 from a helicopter trip. Huge changes have happened since then! It’s really important that the history of the Isle of Dogs is documented whilst it’s still possible.
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Category: History
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Amazing history and exhibitions near Island Gardens DLR at weekend
This weekend the Friends of the Island History Trust will have an exhibition at The Forge, Craft Central, 397-411 Westferry Road, E14 3AE on Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Sept 2018, as part of the
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Geezers attend Kate Thompson’s new book launch
The launch of Kate Thompson’s new book: The Stepney Doorstep Society, was really well attended as you can see from the photo above. It was held last Thursday in The Women’s Hall, at the Tower Hamlets
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Cubitt Wakes the Isle of Dogs
On Saturday a little group of us went along to help David Charnick test run his latest guided walk. We had a very pleasant afternoon meandering around Cubitt Town on the Isle of Dogs. The
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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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