Vanished East End exhibition at Tower Hamlets Archive Library
Get a glimpse of the industrial landscape of the East End during the 1970s and 1980s at the Vanished East
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From 1978 to Today: Whitechapel’s Fight Against Racism
Following the murder of Altab Ali in 1978, East Enders of all races stood together to fight racism – and
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Whitechapel locals march to ‘Save Brick Lane’
Many see the controversial plans to redevelop Truman Brewery as a significant threat to the long standing Bangladeshi community of
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Bushwood Bees: Rooftop beekeeping on the East London Mosque
Bushwood Bees have brought their honeybees to Whitechapel – and not in the most likely of places. Of all the
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Thai N Pie Review: The Whitechapel restaurant bringing two worlds together
Thai N Pie on Mile End Road offers an eclectic menu based on their intriguing multicultural concept. Here, English pies
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“Like ghosts coming back to life”: An interview with East End historian David Rosenberg
David Rosenberg is a radical historian whose work focuses on London and the East End. He has a long personal
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A tour of Whitechapel’s most interesting pub signs
We take you through some of Whitechapel’s most intriguing, historical and unusual pub signs. Walking through Whitechapel, you’ll find every
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The George Tavern’s triumphant post-Covid comeback
With local pubs able to reopen their doors in a few weeks, we spoke to Pauline and Francis of The
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In search of Whitechapel’s best pub gardens after lockdown
With beer gardens across the UK reopening last month, we set about finding Whitechapel’s finest spots to have a refreshing
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The Allotment Kitchen: Stepney’s Garden Getaway
Located within the grounds of Stepney City Farm, The Allotment Kitchen offers sustainable farm-sourced food from a homely garden paradise
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Watney Market and its Troubled History
Watney Market is a staple of Whitechapel. Its history involves the Blitz, stalled developments and Sainsbury’s.
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Whitechapel Celebrates 50 Years of Bangladesh Independence
Despite being won half a century ago and over 4,000 miles away, Bangladesh Independence is a cause for celebration every
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