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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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.
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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“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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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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Toynbee Hall: reducing poverty in Tower Hamlets
As one of Tower Hamlet’s oldest serving charitable institutions, Toynbee Hall is the grande dame of the borough. Their mission?
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