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East London is getting a free lido this summer
You’ll be able to practise your backstroke with stunning views of the city at Royal Victoria Dock in July and August
Stratford & Silvertown – 2006
Newham Stratford & Silvertown: One of the shorter posts I wrote on My London Diary was about my trip to Silvertown and Stratford in East London on 21st June 2006. Here it is in...
The DLR extension in east London just got a step closer to actually happening
Work on two new stations – Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead Waterfront – could be underway as early as 2029, with TfL’s consultation on the plans now open
Canning Town Walk (2007): 5
5 Custom House and Canning Town Alight from the train at Custom House and walk out of the exit at the eastern end of the station, turning left (north.) While at the top level, you...
Thames Ironworks warehouse to host huge electronic music events this autumn
An abandoned industrial building beside the Thames is being transformed into a temporary 7,000-capacity electronic music venue for a limited run of events this autumn.Read more ›
Larache Shop Calvert Avenue Shoreditch London E2
I recently visited Larache Shop on Calvert Avenue in Shoreditch, and it’s one of the most colourful independent shops I’ve seen in East London. Owned by Moroccan-British artist Has...
Lovely Lunch At Leila’s Shop Calvert Avenue London E2
It was a Wednesday lunchtime, and I found myself near Leila’s Shop on Calvert Avenue. A few people were sitting outside, enjoying delicious-looking food, so I was tempted to go in....
East London council plans 47 new homes to address housing waitlist
The aim is to build family-sized townhouses and semi-detached homes for families on Barking and Dagenham Council’s housing register
Canning Town Walk (2007): 8
8 North Woolwich Road An elevated section of the Docklands Light Railway runs along the south side of North Woolwich Road. Opened in 2006, it currently runs to King George V statio...
East London council approves new six-storey block of flats despite objections
Two shops in Woodford Green will be demolished to make way for 18 self-contained flats under the plans
Exclusive: A massive new 7,000-capacity warehouse and riverside venue is opening in east London
Ironworks, a new project from the creators of Printworks and Tobacco Dock, will take over a former shipbuilding site in the Royal Docks
Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now) and thistle. lead line-up for Soundhood East London
SON Estrella Galicia has unveiled the line-up for Soundhood East London 2026, which will take place across iconic Hackney venues on 25 and 26 September.
Space Talk Has Opened a New Site in Haggerston
Third time lucky on this stretch by the Museum of the Home Space Talk, the Farringdon listening bar known for a strict no-photos policy and a cocktail list built for lingering, has...
Canning Town Walk (2007): 7
7 Royal Victoria Docks from the footbridge From the top of the bridge there is a splendid view in all directions. Starting at the ExCeL centre and moving clockwise we see: The larg...
Restoration Station Shop Shoreditch High Street London E1
If you’re looking for vintage furniture in Shoreditch, mid-century furniture in London, retro homeware in East London or unique furniture shops near Brick Lane, Restoration Station...
First look: images of Lewisham’s beloved Model Market, which will be brought back to life this summer
The southeast London institution is set for a grand return – and it’ll be operated by Elephant and Castle favourites German Kraft
A Jamaican-Turkish Mash-Up Lands in the East End
Jurkish makes its Brick Lane debut Jurkish is heading to the East End for a new residency this month, landing inside Ninety One on Brick Lane. If you read our Get Mash-Up: The Best...
Canning Town Walk (2007): 4
4 DLR Beckton Branch Pass through the station barrier and go up the two escalators to the DLR platform. Until the Bow Creek Walkway is opened this gives some of the best views of t...
The ‘beautiful’ yet underrated South London postcode with £40,000 discounts
Fancy seeking out a strong foodie scene and considerable property discounts?
Canning Town Walk (2007): 10
10 Riverside This is the final part of this walk. Take the DLR from Pontoon Dock to East India Station. [There is now a train every 10 minutes during normal hours.] From the platfo...
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The ultimate neighbourhood guide to Shoreditch
Shoreditch, that East London stretch from Old Street roundabout to Haggerston, has always been good at shedding its skin. What was once a bog (charmingly dubbed ‘soredich’) became...
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