Onyx House, pictured below is on the site of Essex House, a big old house built in the 18th Century. It was presumably named as this was the road to Essex, which at that time
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Christmas Carols Sunday 19th 5pm
The Crofton Singers have cancelled their concert on Mon 20th, but you can join in the MEOTRA carols tonight out of doors. Mile End Old Town Residents’ Association (MEOTRA) are holding a Carols in the
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Covid-19 Testing Centre, Bow, london E3
The Covid-19 Testing Centre in the Art Pavilion in Clinton Road Bow looks user-friendly. There were no queues, but you do need to book an appointment; either through the NHS Test and Trace app, online
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Visual Thinking Part 1 – Mile End Art Pavilion
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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Drugs Raids, Hospital Garden Party, Bandstand, RAF Flypast, Paddle Steamer
Photo above: Sept 26th 2015. I was just walking across London Bridge, and there she was – the Waverley. Drugs raids last week Last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning 190 police officers searched 15 addresses. Cash
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