‘We Love East London’: The sails are soaring for Barge East
To continue our profile of local East London businesses, we interviewed the team at one of Hackney’s most unique eateries. Continue reading ‘We Love East London’: The sails are soaring for Barge East
Bow town centre set for £3.3 million transformation
The Mayor of London has announced a new £3.3m fund to regenerate Bow town centre, including the historic Roman Road. Continue reading Bow town centre set for £3.3 million transformation
Which iconic gangster movies were filmed in East London?
Over the years East London has played home to a countless number of films from a variety of genres. But one genre has stood above them all; crime. For generations directors have been turning their cameras towards East London to play out their gritty gangland dramas. Continue reading Which iconic gangster movies were filmed in East London?
Famous Women from the East End
London’s history is full of tales of empowered women. And that’s not all, the East End is home to some of the most famous female stories. Continue reading Famous Women from the East End
Brick Lane Bookshop: ‘Interest in Independence has Saved Us’
Every week we interview a high street shop in East London to celebrate local businesses. East Side Story spoke to employees at Brick Lane Bookshop about how they have survived during the rise of Amazon and online book distributers. Continue reading Brick Lane Bookshop: ‘Interest in Independence has Saved Us’
Est. 1935: Blackman’s Shoe Shop amid a changing East London
East Side Story talked community, history and gentrification with one of the East End’s oldest running shoe shops.  Continue reading Est. 1935: Blackman’s Shoe Shop amid a changing East London
Meet the poet educating the East about knife crime
Christian Foley is a poet, musician, writer and educator who works closely with kids in East London who are affected by the knife crime epidemic. Continue reading Meet the poet educating the East about knife crime
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Canary Wharf
Love it or hate it, Canary Wharf is far from boring. From a surprisingly rich history to impressive and futuristic architecture – click here to learn 5 things that you probably didn’t know about Canary Wharf. Continue reading 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Canary Wharf
Shadwell is the ‘best connected neighbourhood’ in England
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that East London’s Shadwell is the best connected neighbourhood in England. Continue reading Shadwell is the ‘best connected neighbourhood’ in England
Flashback Records: The Future of Vinyls is Bright
This week, East Side Story spoke to Kieron from Flash Back Records about music trading in the East. Continue reading Flashback Records: The Future of Vinyls is Bright
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