Why Idea Store? The name reflects the fact that we are a blend of libraries and adult education. All Idea Stores are libraries – but they also contain classrooms, dance floors, computer suites, complementary therapy
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Our Bow: News and events in and around Bow, East London, from the Geezers.
Celebration of Cockney Culture Kicks off the Festival
Pearly Kings and Queens. Cockney songs. Community singing. The Cockney Heritage Festival was well and truly launched last Thursday Night at Tower Hamlets Archives Library in Bancroft Road. A celebration of traditional Cockney Pride washed
Read moreIdea Store Gears up for Cockney Festival
Idea Store Bow in the Roman Road has literally set out its stall for the Cockney Festival which launches on Thursday night. Idea Store Bow, Roman Road A decorated stall in the foyer
Read moreBoris Confirms Closure of Bow Fire Station
Last weekend a fire ripped through a tower block in Bow. This week the London Mayor confirmed the planned closure of Bow Fire Station in October. 12 fire engines attended the incident, the first
Read moreDuchess Opens Community Centre
On 20th June the East End turned out in force to see the Duchess of Gloucester open the the Francis Lee Community Centre in Clare House off the Old Ford Road in Bow.
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