Gulistan Elidemir, Author at Whitechapel LDN

Market stalls along the pavement with the cityscape of London towering behind it, Whitechapel.

The centuries-old market has been a staple in Whitechapel’s identity. Now, with the opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2022,

People queueing in the snow for a PDSA mobile clinic

People queueing with their pets in the snow for a PDSA mobile clinic. © PDSA Archives

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Maria Dickin and the history of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals

20 February 202228 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

One woman overcame all odds, including a World War, to set up the veterinary charity that has now treated over

A black and white photo of the entrance of The George Tavern, Whitechapel.

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The resilient history of The George Tavern and its battle to stay

6 February 202225 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

Predating the East End itself, The George Tavern’s centuries-old reign evolved from an inn to one of London’s most important

The George Tavern is located on the corner of Commercial Road and Jubilee Street. © Gulistan Elidemir

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Save The George Tavern: neighbouring redevelopments risk music licence

28 January 202228 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

Whitechapel’s historic The George Tavern is under threat once again after plans to redevelop the Exmouth Estate creates liability of

A painting of the view from the Idea Store, Whitechapel.

'Rooftops over Whitechapel,' © Marc Gooderham

Arts & artists Culture Local

Painter Marc Gooderham: pausing the bustling streets of Whitechapel

21 January 202228 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

Marc Gooderham’s paintings of Whitechapel and the East End provide a moment of stillness to appreciate our city architecture hidden

Tracey Emin, The Ship, 2019

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Whitechapel Gallery announces Tracey Emin as the Art Icon 2022 recipient

14 January 202228 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

The East London based artist is known for her autobiographical and expressive artwork that has been featured in Charles Saatchi’s

The infectious smile of Rahemur Rahman, sitting inside the installation he created with collaborating artists.

British Bangladeshi Culture Local

My Home, My Bari: Rebuilding the loss of home through community

30 December 202128 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

British-Bangladeshi fashion designer Rahemur Rahman’s My Home My Bari exhibition explores the theme of home, what it means to be

Shot of the Bell Foundry entrance, Whitechapel Road.

This picture depicts a high street shot of the entrance on 32–34 Whitechapel Road. Although the windows are on display, it seems as though the premise is empty, almost as though nothing exists past the door, echoing its consequential end. © John Claridge, 1982

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Photographer John Claridge: remembering the Whitechapel Bell Foundry

10 December 202128 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

Remembering the legacy of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry through photographer John Claridge’s photos taken in 1982 and 2016. The manufacturing

My Home, My Bari room installation featuring 1970s interior design, by Rahemur Rahman and his students.

The main installation features wallpaper designed by the students using block printing and screen printing, and traditional Bengali bangles hung side-to-side. © Kois Miah

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