Fabulous exhibition: Visual Thinking Part 1 2020 – now closed Last Sunday I walked past the Ecology Pavilion in Mile End Park. It was shuttered front and back as usual. I was fully expecting to
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New Book: The East End Canal Tales
There’s a new book out written by Carolyn Clark which weaves together the memories of 50 local residents with historical accounts. The East End Canal Tales tells intriguing, humorous, moving and often surprising stories of
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To the Edge of Bow
The Boundaries of Bow How far do the boundaries of Bow extend? Standing in Hackney Wick a few days ago I realised that I didn’t know whether I was in Hackney or Tower Hamlets, so
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Events coming up: Dogs Day Out, Open House & more
Above new book from Hoxton Mini Press. On Sunday Sept 15th dog owners can treat their dog to a day out at London Fields. This free event is organised by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
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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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Suffragette exhibition at Tower Hamlets Archives, Bancroft Road
Photo above: Sylvia Pankhurst, 1910 This fascinating exhibition is on until 20th Oct 2018 at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DQ. There’s a lot to see here about the
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Newsletter: Shows for the Kids, Harley Grove, Mela, Dementia Meet-ups, Barbican Library, Facial Recognition
Above – I usually need a strong bag when I go to the Barbican Library Newsletter For the Children or the Grandchildren The Little Angel Theatre (puppets) have an interactive new take on Punch and
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How to contact Tower Hamlets Police
Our local Met Police have issued a useful pdf guide (with active links) of how to contact them. You can download it here. Below is a partial list of who to contact regarding crime, anti-social behaviour,
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