Some old photos of the Bird Cage Pub still on Columbia Road, from Pub Wiki.
Category: East London
Liveable Streets Scheme Webinar
Notes from Liveable Streets Scheme Webinar – Gosset Street Meeting (PDF version). 1/12/20 Chaired by Cllr John Pierce with members of the LS team, Council Officers and other local stakeholders including Kevin MacKenna, Amanda Reynolds, Penny Creed, Jonathan Moberley, Kate Evans & Robert Robinson. The amended scheme was presented and was then opened up for… Continue reading Liveable Streets Scheme Webinar
Local Coronavirus Response
We’re actively maintaining a page for local information in response to the Coronavirous pandemic. See here.
Consultation on the Bishopsgate development
An update (19 Dec): Bishopsgate Goodsyard revised planning application 2019 We’ve received great news from our London Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai. The planning consultation has been extended until end January. The Tower Hamlets Council planning case officer for Bishopsgate has contacted us and clarified: the number of responses is significant, and will be quoted at… Continue reading Consultation on the Bishopsgate development
Tower Hamlets Tennis
Tower Hamlets Tennis put on some great sessions and camps for children, and also provide adult coaching and matchplay for adults. See their website here, and follow them on Twitter for updates. #TowerhamletstennisThank you for our session at Bethnal Green Gardens Courts. Year 2 Blue had a fantastic time. They were praised for their listening… Continue reading Tower Hamlets Tennis
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour from the BBC
Laxeiro is 35
This summer Laxeiro celebrates 35 years in business! This summer we celebrate 35 years in business. Check out #columbiaroad circa1982. #laxeiro was a shop with a green front. #eastend #london pic.twitter.com/DcEcAfDTxZ — Laxeiro (@Laxeiro) June 15, 2017
Naseem Khan obituary
A wonderful reflection on one of our neighbours, Naseem Khan, who sadly passed away this month. Naseem Khan obituary https://t.co/KciPEKJ0le — jhera (@jhestate) July 4, 2017
Campania & Jones review
The Guardian has a nice little write up of our very local Campania & Jones. Campania & Jones, London E2: ‘It’s not perfect, but I simply don’t care’ – restaurant review | Marina O’Loughlin https://t.co/zmWRYa8nOs — jhera (@jhestate) July 4, 2017
Barnet Grove in 1979
As Spring approaches and we are outside on our green spaces more I thought you’d be interested in this shot taken on Barnet Grove in 1979 of what is now Jesus Green. The archway was opposite Wimbolt Street and led into a small wood factory. Houses surrounded what is now the green on all sides,… Continue reading Barnet Grove in 1979
Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
A meeting in which two developers will present their proposals for the nearby Haggerston Baths is set for 12 April. Pictures and a few details of the baths are available here (also see here and here). Details of the “Panel discussion/Q&A” are available on the Hackney Council website, here. The “Panel discussion/Q&A”: Wednesday 12… Continue reading Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
Proposed temporary school in Haggerston Park
A proposal for a temporary school on Haggerston Park’s depot is being considered by Hackney Council. Some information is available on Hackney Council’s website, here (under the heading Audrey Street). We’ve received a letter addressed to Hackney’s Mayor Pipe from Fiona Banner, Chair of the Haggerston Park User Group, criticising the plans. You can download… Continue reading Proposed temporary school in Haggerston Park