Once fit for horse and cart, Hackney Road is now Bethnal Green’s artisanal and foodie heartland
Local resident and writer, Lily Wakeley takes a stroll down Hackney Road to take in its medley of offerings: restaurants,
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Places to visit
Places to visit, things to do and what’s in Bethnal Green including events, exhibitions, courses, workshops, walks, talks and nightlife.
Laundrette of Dreams: the Lego art installation championing playtime
The artist Yinka Ilori has reimagined the utilitarian laundrette as a play space of dreams, to inspire creativity even amidst
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On the trail of the Mulberry tree
It is nothing short of miraculous that Mulberry trees have survived in the UK given they don’t self-seed and are
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Alyssa: Tunisian Film Festival at Rich Mix
This weekend, Bethnal Green’s cultural hub Rich Mix is hosting London’s first ever Tunisian Film Festival. The debut event will
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Some of the best things to do in Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green has plenty to do with amazing eateries, bars, entertainment and leisure facilities. Bethnal Green is very well-connected to
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Bethnal Green Public Library, from mental asylum to refuge of the arts
Bethnal Green Public Library in Bethnal Green Gardens offers a serene place to study, read and work, a far cry
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York Hall Turkish Baths, one of London’s last remaining traditional hammam [photoessay]
You will need to book a session at the York Hall Turkish Baths to fully appreciate this grade two listed
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Oxford House: John Ryan on the renovation plans
We speak to CEO John Ryan about Oxford House and its journey from a pioneering ‘settlement house’ for students from
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