Albert Toth, Author at Whitechapel LDN

The Anti-Racist Committtee of Asians in East London marching down Whitechapel Road in 1976, bearing the banner 'Adolf Powell is a Murderer.

Anti-racist demonstrations in 1976 @ Paul Trevor.

British Bangladeshi Culture

From 1978 to Today: The Bengali community’s fight against racism

1 August 202127 June 2024 Albert Toth

Following the murder of Altab Ali in 1978, East Enders of all races stood together to fight racism – and

Campaigners from the Save Brick Lane demonstation under the Truman Brewery.

Campaigners gathered for the Save Brick Lane demonstration © David Hoffman

Whitechapel locals march to ‘Save Brick Lane’

24 June 202128 March 2023 Albert Toth

Many see the controversial plans to redevelop Truman Brewery as a significant threat to the long standing Bangladeshi community of

Local Out & about Shopping What's on

Bushwood Bees: Rooftop beekeeping on the East London Mosque

12 June 202125 March 2023 Albert Toth

Bushwood Bees have brought their honeybees to Whitechapel – and not in the most likely of places. Of all the

Thai N Pie, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, East London

Eating & drinking Local Out & about

Thai N Pie Review: The Whitechapel restaurant bringing two worlds together

8 June 202125 March 2023 Albert Toth

Thai N Pie on Mile End Road offers an eclectic menu based on their intriguing multicultural concept. Here, English pies

Culture East End Jewish Local

“Like ghosts coming back to life”: An interview with East End historian David Rosenberg

21 May 202128 March 2023 Albert Toth

David Rosenberg is a radical historian whose work focuses on London and the East End. He has a long personal

Eating & drinking Local Out & about

A tour of Whitechapel’s most interesting pub signs

8 May 202116 October 2023 Albert Toth

We take you through some of Whitechapel’s most intriguing, historical and unusual pub signs. Walking through Whitechapel, you’ll find every

Exterior of Georage Tavern public house, Commercial Road.

Eating & drinking Local Out & about

The George Tavern’s triumphant post-Covid comeback

6 May 202125 March 2023 Albert Toth

With local pubs able to reopen their doors in a few weeks, we spoke to Pauline and Francis of The

Eating & drinking Local Out & about

In search of Whitechapel’s best pub gardens after lockdown

1 May 202125 March 2023 Albert Toth

With beer gardens across the UK reopening last month, we set about finding Whitechapel’s finest spots to have a refreshing

Eating & drinking Local Out & about

The Allotment Kitchen: Stepney’s Garden Getaway

14 April 202125 March 2023 Albert Toth

Located within the grounds of Stepney City Farm, The Allotment Kitchen offers sustainable farm-sourced food from a homely garden paradise

Fruit and veg stall, Watney Market, London. Image by Tony Bock.

Culture History & nostalgia Local

Watney Market and its Troubled History

6 April 202128 March 2023 Albert Toth

Watney Market is a staple of Whitechapel. Its history involves the Blitz, stalled developments and Sainsbury’s.

British Bangladeshi Culture Local

Whitechapel Celebrates 50 Years of Bangladesh Independence

6 April 20217 April 2021 Albert Toth

Despite being won half a century ago and over 4,000 miles away, Bangladesh Independence is a cause for celebration every

Altab Ali Park facing Whitechapel Road, East London

Local Places to visit What's on

Best Things to do in Whitechapel

3 April 202110 April 2021 Albert Toth

Whitechapel is home to many sites of cultural heritage, local talent and some of London’s best independent Bangladeshi eateries. The