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A walk around Bethnal Green can be an eventful one. If you’re a budding street photographer or simply enjoy documenting your local area, we’d love to see your pictures! Share them with us on social media using the hashtag #MyBethnalGreen. We’ll showcase our…
« read »We’re delighted to welcome you to our brand new website! The year is drawing in and we’re ready to embrace 2022 with a fresh new look. Expect a wave of updated and exciting content which will continue to showcase all that our…
« read »Under a railway arch just off Bethnal Green Road hides Renegade, Bethnal Green’s very own urban winery. We spoke to Warwick Smith, who is behind the mission to bring winemaking to East London. LBG: When and how did Renegade Urban Winery come…
« read »Charles Jenkins, memoirist Story telling is a great skill. The ability to twist and weave through personal histories and memories whilst capturing discrete moments is wonderful. We live in an age where the opportunities to share your stories by self-publishing whether it…
« read »Sarah Ainslie is a Tower Hamlets based photographer who has documented local life for decades. Inspired by east London, her latest exhibition 'Women of Bethnal Green At Work' is on display at Oxford House in Bethnal Green until 31 March 2023. The…
« read »E Pellicci’s is a classic East London café that has been serving the local community for over a century. It’s a genuine family business, the Pellicci’s have been working in the café for generations. The ‘E’ in the café’s title emblazoned on…
« read »Extravagant displays, a treasure trove of donated items and a diverse team of volunteers, Oxfam is a much-loved gem on Bethnal Green Road. We spoke to Kellyann Saunders, the shop manager of the charity shop, to learn more about what she does…
« read »At Libreria, the books on the shelves are arranged according to broad themes like ‘Wanderlust’, ‘Enchantment for Disenchanted’ and ‘The City’, so that you’re constantly encountering titles you might not have come across otherwise. We spoke to Lloyd Sowerbutts from the bookshop…
« read »Energie Fitness is a low-cost gym situated in the heart of Bethnal Green. We spoke to Operations Manager Dathan Terriss-Moses about his role and how the club hopes to bring the community together through fitness. LBG: Can you briefly summarise what Energie…
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