East Side Story Podcast Special
East Side Story talked to talkSPORT Live commentator and football guru Tom Rennie about his love and anguish for East London’s biggest club West Ham Utd in our Podcast Special. Continue reading East Side Story Podcast Special
Which East London Football Team are You?
Here at East Side Story we have profiled the 4 main football teams of East London. Which one would you support? Continue reading Which East London Football Team are You?
Hackney City Farm: sustainability meets cuteness in East London
A secret space for animals and start-ups to co-exist This week, East Side Story visited a small spot of countryside in one of the city’s busiest boroughs. Hackney City Farm has sat on Goldsmiths Row for 33 years, welcoming members of the community to engage with a range of animals and nature. The farm itself was started by locals, and was previously a squatted area. … Continue reading Hackney City Farm: sustainability meets cuteness in East London
Bethnal Green Tube Disaster: A dark day for the East End
The Bethnal Green Underground Disaster in 1943 was the UK’s largest single loss of civilian life during World War II. Over 170 people who were fleeing from an air raid were crushed to death when the entrance to the Zone 2 station became blocked. So why did this happen? East Side Story looked into the history of the station and what lead to this tragic … Continue reading Bethnal Green Tube Disaster: A dark day for the East End
New Docklands Skyscraper Set to Become Europe’s Tallest Residential Building
The 784 foot tower in the centre of Canary Wharf will have a unique and unobstructed view of London – but would you fancy living on the 75th floor? Continue reading New Docklands Skyscraper Set to Become Europe’s Tallest Residential Building
Boxpark: the Pop-up Haven of Shoreditch
Roger Wade founded what is described as, the “world’s first pop-up mall”. Boxpark in Shoreditch was launched in 2011 and since then, it has grown into a commercial phenomenon. Continue reading Boxpark: the Pop-up Haven of Shoreditch
5 Reasons why you should visit Columbia Road Flower Market
East Side Story visited East London’s most colourful market, on Columbia Road, to check out why it’s so popular with Londoners and tourists alike.  Continue reading 5 Reasons why you should visit Columbia Road Flower Market
Clapton Beauty Parlour: Hairdressing Since 1930
We caught up with Clapton Beauty Parlour, who have been beautifying the east since 1930. Continue reading Clapton Beauty Parlour: Hairdressing Since 1930
Top 5 Old Spitalfields Market Shops
East Side Story took a stroll through the iconic Old Spitalfields market to find the top 5 places for you to get your retail fix. From clothes to giftcards, yoga to blow dry, and brogues to broaches, find everything you need to know right here! Continue reading Top 5 Old Spitalfields Market Shops
Jack the Ripper: 7 Facts You Should Know
One of the world’s most infamous serial killers – Jack the Ripper – spread horror through the East End of London back in 1888. East Side Story went on the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour to bring you the facts and dispel the myths. Continue reading Jack the Ripper: 7 Facts You Should Know
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