A bit more rough and ready than the West of London, The East End of London is often associated with crime and poverty. But is that really fair? I’m not so sure. Here are some of the weird and wonderful gems I’ve found in East London.
The Bethnal Green Tube Disaster was the UK's single largest loss of civilian life during WWII, yet the memorial was only finished in 2017....
Back for another year, Winter Lights 2019 returns to Canary Wharf with a wealth of extraordinary lights installations....
It's so worth it for the view... Did you know you can climb this Hackney church tower? ...
Each Sunday you'll see hundreds of plant-wielding Londoners on East London's streets. But not many know the history of the original Columbia Road Market...
Perhaps not famous or studded with celebrity graves, Tower Hamlets is so worth a visit, here are the fascinating human stories I found...
If you're on the hunt for things to literally look up to, you can do no wrong with these beautiful sights. How many have you visited?...
Tucked behind the Queen Mary University of London Campus is a very strange sight. A calm and quiet burial ground! Discover Novo Cemetry, the hidden Jewish graveyard in Mile End....
Across E1 you can spot subtle bronze circles embedded in the pavement. But what’s the story of these Spitalfields plaques?...
Converted warehouse buildings are now a popular choice for flats and you can find many in the East End. None, however, are quite as fascinating as Spratt's; Poplar's old dog biscuit factory....
John Passmore Edwards isn't a household name, but perhaps he should be. Looking up at Whitechapel Art Gallery reveals a combination of history and contemporary art. ...
Back for another year, Winter Lights 2018 returns to Canary Wharf with a wealth of extraordinary lights installations....
From 'alternative' and off-the-beaten-track, Spitalfields tours are increasing popular and touristy. So where is the best Shoreditch Street Art?...