Al Kahf restaurant review: Divine traditional Somalian flavours in an unassuming basement
Everything about this restaurant is inconspicuous. Tucked away down a narrow passageway, towards the bottom of Whitechapel High Street, Al-Kahf
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Society
Your guide to the people, passions, culture and heritage that have formed Whitechapel’s identity. Discover the communities and cultures of our neighbourhood, its creative industries, social history and personal stories; the heritage that has created our identity; and what we are passionate about, from philanthropic initiatives to campaigns to save our heritage and the environment.
Whitechapel and Brick Lane’s eclectic selection of bookshops
Whitechapel and Brick Lane are notorious for their pulsating street life and much lauded curry houses. However, what is so
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The Printers Strike: When Wapping was transformed into a ‘mini- police state’
In 1986 Wapping was transformed into a ‘mini police-state’ when it became the arena for a monumental political struggle known
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Mile End event explores Bengali resistance to racism in the East End.
On the 7th of May, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives will host an event examining Bengali resistance to
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Édith Piaf’s ‘love-boat’, docked in St.Katherine’s marina, no longer up for sale
Since 2020, Édith Piaf’s yacht had been listed for sale on Sotheby’s website. However, the £1.49 million listing has recently
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What the Save Brick Lane campaign is really fighting for
Why is the Save Brick Lane campaign fighting the redevelopment of the Truman Brewery? Brick Lane holds a furtive place
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Staff at Queen Mary’s call for investigation into principals shareholdings.
The employees union at Queen Mary University has called on the University to conduct an external investigation into principal Colin
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Spitalfields Crypt Trust: using social media to support homelessness and addiction
How East End charity Spitalfields City Trust is using social media to stay relevant to GenZ and teach the world
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Staff promise further disruption in defiance of Queen Mary University’s threats to deduct pay.
Queen Mary University threatened to deduct 100% of staff’s wages if they failed to reschedule classes missed during strikes. In
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The history of Whitechapel Road Market and its impending transformation
The centuries-old market has been a staple in Whitechapel’s identity. Now, with the opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2022,
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Maria Dickin and the history of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals
One woman overcame all odds, including a World War, to set up the veterinary charity that has now treated over
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The resilient history of The George Tavern and its battle to stay
Predating the East End itself, The George Tavern’s centuries-old reign evolved from an inn to one of London’s most important
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