Photo above of The Old Palace © Victoria and Albert Museum, London In 1890 C.R. Ashbee moved his Guild of Handicraft to opposite Mile End Station. Apart from creating exquisite silverware, he was also engaged
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Category: Where’s my Boozer Gone?
The Geezers are working to highlight the demise of The East End Public House. They miss the lost pubs that they used to socialise in. Search for your pub on the right. Join the Facebook Group Where’s my Boozer Gone? to share your stories.
New threats to the George Tavern in Stepney
The George at 373 Commercial Rd, London E1, is a pub and thriving music venue. Here’s a list of September’s events. As the name suggests, it was built during the reign of of King George IV, but
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Author Kate Thompson Visits the Geezers
The Geezers recently received a visit to their Tuesday session from the author Kate Thompson . She was well impressed and gave a glowing report on her Facebook page. Kate is a journalist, author and
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George Tavern wins Battle against Developers
Stepney’s legendary George Tavern in the Commercial Road has won a nine-year legal battle to stop luxury flats being built next door. Landlady Pauline Forster said she was “relieved and happy” after she won a
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Is time being called an another local pub?
The future of another East End pub hangs in balance. The East End Citizen reports that The Good Samaritan is under threat amidst plans for its refurbishment. The popular pub at 87 Turner Street,
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