History of Arnold Circus: The World’s Oldest Council Estate
5 minutes from Brick Lane is a quiet, circular street called Arnold Circus. It's where you'll find the world's oldest council estate; the Boundary Estate....
The Bethnal Green Tube Disaster Memorial
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....
In Pictures: Winter Lights 2019 at Canary Wharf
Posted on January 15, 2019
Back for another year, Winter Lights 2019 returns to Canary Wharf with a wealth of extraordinary lights installations....
Climbing Hackney’s Oldest Building
It's so worth it for the view...
The Original Columbia Road Market
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...
Exploring Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Posted on August 16, 2018
Perhaps not famous or studded with celebrity graves, Tower Hamlets is so worth a visit, here are the fascinating human stories I found...
The Old Signs Of Spitalfields
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?...
Novo Cemetery: East London’s Secret Jewish Burial Ground
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....
The Spitalfields Roundels: History Embedded In The Pavement
Across E1 you can spot subtle bronze circles embedded in the pavement. But what’s the story of these Spitalfields plaques?...
Spratt’s: The Old London Dog Biscuit Factory
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....
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