The Geezers plus other locals talk about how pubs were important community centres. Pubs fielded football teams, ran Christmas loan clubs, and were an important part of local social life. Appropriately enough part of the
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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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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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Raise a Glass to the Eleanor
The Geezers would like to big up The Eleanor Arms in Old Ford Road. The Eleanor is a CAMRA pub, and supports the Geezers WMBG? Campaign – hosting both the photo shoot and the launch
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Hairy Bikers a Big Let Down
Last week’s programme The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain focussing on the disappearing pubs of East London has come in from criticism from locals. Not only for the shabby way they were treated at
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WMBG? on tour on the Roman
Ray Gipson’s Where’s My Boozer Gone? tour of the Roman Road and beyond, telling stories about the pubs that used to be on every corner, was one of the successful events of a very successful
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Can you remember the pubs that used to be in the Roman?
Local legend and chief geezer, Ray Gipson is on tour in the Roman Road tomorrow, Saturday 19th March, with artist Lucy Schofield, telling tales of the pubs that used to be and the community life
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