St Leonard’s Priory was founded in the time of William the Conqueror. Since then it’s been knocked about a bit. King Henry VIII shut it down and gave it to one of his supporters who
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Tag: Bromley by Bow
Was this the last pub in Bromley by Bow?
Photo above – vanished without trace – The Blue Anchor. Philip Mernick, Chairman of East London History Society, kindly sent us the article below. It also appears in their Summer 2019 Newsletter. You can download
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Up for grabs, photographing the ’hidden’ pattern collection at the House Mill
Artists Cecilie Gravesen on her collaboration with the Bow Geezers, and photographer Robin Stein: On a cold day at the end of November I had the pleasure of working with four spirited Bow Geezers who
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Men’s Health Sculpture revealed at Bow School
Last week the Men’s Health Sculpture Project concluded with a celebration at Bow School. The Geezers Club, which meets in Bow, and Bow School created a partnership around the neglected issue of men’s health. Last
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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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Lost pubs on Bromley High Street, and a changing world
Photo above of The Old Palace © Victoria and Albert Museum, London In 1900 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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