Heritage and history — Whitechapel LDN

A painting of Brick Lane's Truman Brewery in 1842 when it was known as Truman, Hanbury and Buxtons Co's Brewery.

The Truman Brewery in 1842, depicted by J. Moore.

Culture History & nostalgia

The Truman Brewery: a history of the world’s largest brewery

20 June 202220 June 2023 Cormac Kehoe

It was once the world’s largest brewery played host to cabinet dinners and was at one stage, run by one

The hands of parish priest Father Alex praying over his bible, at the English Church of Martyrs, Tower Hill, East London.

A day in the life of Tower Hill’s parish priest, Father Alex

8 June 202228 March 2023 Cormac Kehoe

The life of a Catholic priest can be a disciplined and exacting one. We speak to the meditative Fr.Alex Angodage

The Somali community gather to eat in Al-Kahf cafe on Vine Court, Whitechapel, East London.

Eating & drinking Life & living Local Out & about What's on

Al Kahf restaurant review: Divine traditional Somalian flavours in an unassuming basement

7 June 202225 March 2023 Cormac Kehoe

Everything about this restaurant is inconspicuous. Tucked away down a narrow passageway, towards the bottom of Whitechapel High Street, Al-Kahf

Strikers in Wapping holding up a Workers Revolutionary Party banner during the Print Union Workers Strike in the 1980s.

Culture Local

The Printers Strike: When Wapping was transformed into a ‘mini- police state’

13 May 202225 March 2023 Cormac Kehoe

In 1986 Wapping was transformed into a ‘mini police-state’ when it became the arena for a monumental political struggle known

Demonstrations in the wake of Altab Ali's murder

British Bangladeshi Culture

Mile End event explores Bengali resistance to racism in the East End.

5 May 202225 March 2023 Cormac Kehoe

On the 7th of May, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives will host an event examining Bengali resistance to

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

Culture Local Street markets

The history of Whitechapel Road Market and its impending transformation

21 March 202228 March 2023 Gulistan Elidemir

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

Culture History & nostalgia Local

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.

Culture Local Places to visit

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

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

Arts & artists Culture Local

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

Arts & artists Culture Local

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