History – JHERA

Bird Cage, Columbia Road

Some old photos of the Bird Cage Pub still on Columbia Road, from Pub Wiki.

A past resident of the estate, Andy, kindly shared this photo of Quilter Street on VE Day. (Notice the houses on the right, at the far end, are where Jesus Green is now). From his time on the estate in the 80s and 90s, Andy writes: “… the place was very different in the 80s,… Continue reading Quilter St on VE Day

Bethnal Green Tube disaster anniversary marked on BBC

From the BBC: Bethnal Green Tube disaster’s 75th anniversary marked.

Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour

Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour from the BBC

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

Photos of Brick Lane from the 1980s

The Guardian has published some photos of Brick Lane taken by Raju Vaidyanathan. Vaidyanathan has been taking pictures of the area since the 1980s but only recently had then developed. His work is being displayed around the Idea Stores in Tower Hamlets.

Old photos

Many will know about the fish market that was built at the West end of Columbia Road in 1869 and too soon after (circa 1958) was demolished. We’ve found a picture of the building we’ve not seen before and also some other photos from around the web, so thought they’d be worth sharing. If you… Continue reading Old photos

Local history: Northern Outfall Sewer

Now forming the substructure to Newham’s Greenway, the 150 year old Northern Outfall Sewer is part of London’s network of Victorian sewage systems. The origins of the sewer and its tributaries, channeling east London’s sewage, are bound up with an economically vibrant London in the mid to late 1800s. Designed and built by one… Continue reading Local history: Northern Outfall Sewer

The Flying Scud in Hackney Road 1945 pic.twitter.com/CQngArXiP1

— David (@watchbriefmedia) February 26, 2016

The life of Annie Besant. A feminist reformer and philanthropic figure for the #east-end. https://t.co/KHYabWDox7 #jherablg @EastLondonGroup

— jhera (@jhestate) February 28, 2016

Thank you @jhestate Annie Besant spear-headed the match girls strike at Bryant & Mays here painted by Grace Oscroft pic.twitter.com/FPoECaFRXU

— EastLondonGroup (@EastLondonGroup) February 28, 2016

Historical Photos

Just found some historical photos of Jesus Green/ Columbia Road neighbourhood on our old web site so moving them to our new home here. You can see more on our Flickr page