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Georgian Terraced houses on Narrow Street with a clear blue sky in the background.

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Once bustling with sailors, Narrow Street is now a peaceful glance back in time

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Helen Brown 0 4 min read

Sister Christine Frost and volunteers from Neighbours in Poplar receiving the Tower Hamlets Freedom Award from Mayor John Biggs.

Culture & communities Local Society

Sister Christine wins Tower Hamlets Freedom Award

November 9, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 0 2 min read

Three models wearing colourful Lyn Gerald designs at the Justice in Fashion show.

Local Things to do

Sustainable East End Fashion show at Poplar Union

October 28, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 0 1 min read

Meridian House, a Georgian brick house, was the residence of the chaplain serving the East India Company's almshouses.

Buildings & landmarks Cultural heritage East End Dockers Local Places to visit Society

Tigers, diamonds and thieves: the East India Company’s Poplar almshouses

October 13, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 0 4 min read

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Poplar LDN is a news and culture magazine for the Poplar, East London. Discover the best kept secrets about your neighbourhood including what’s on, places to visit, new shops, best restaurants, bars and coffee places, and the top attractions in Poplar, Limehouse and surrounding areas.

Poplar’s Chrisp Street Market operates Monday to Saturday until 5pm.

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All Saints, a white stone church with Greek pillars.

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A closer look at Poplar churches

October 11, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 0 1 min read

From gothic arches and white Greek columns to post-war modernist architecture, Poplar is studded with stunning churches. If you take

Painted mural of George Lansbury, the Labour councillor who led the Poplar Rates Rebellion.

Cultural heritage Local Society

Poplar rates rebellion mural restored for centenary

September 21, 2021October 13, 2021 Helen Brown 0 1 min read

The reason why we need to remember the Poplar Rates Rebellion

Cultural heritage Local Society

The reason why we need to remember the Poplar Rates Rebellion

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 0 4 min read

Brian Boutler holding a tray of piece

EastEnders Pie n’ Mash: Keeping Cockney tradition alive

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 0 5 min read

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Poplar LDN is a neighbourhood magazine celebrating the best of local life in Poplar, Limehouse and Aberfeldy Village in Tower Hamlets, East London.

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