Zachary Sweeney-Lynch, Author at Poplar LDN

Solving the mystery of Cordelia Street’s secret statue

Have you ever wondered about the mystery statue high on the wall of the Lansbury Lawrence school? Our reporter hunted

Cameron and Andy, project coordinators at R-Urban

With a self-sufficient garden in the heart of Poplar, could R-Urban’s community-led approach be the solution to sustainable urban living?

After years hidden away on the fifth floor of an East End estate, Asma Begum’s battered family sewing machine is

As the cost of living crisis hits, More Life Home is helping local people furnish their homes on a budget

The No.70 steam locomotive, ‘Poplar’, is returning to its East London home for a weekend of educational activities to mark

Tucked away on the unassuming Burdett Street, The Orange Room is a taste of Lebanon in the heart of Mile

From a bar in a church vestry to Lord Nelson’s favourite boozer, the Isle of Dogs is home to a

Among the glass towers and shopping malls, the Isle of Dogs hides a fascinating history. Take a walk down the

With local elections around the corner, speculation has grown that national politics will shape the vote. But for Poplar residents,

A meeting of striking dockworkers outside the gates of West India Quay, 1889

In the summer of 1889, the dockworkers of East London brought the world’s largest trading port to a standstill. The

Poplar Union welcomes SHEWOLVES, a new play about teenage activism, climate change, and female empowerment. Ever thought you should run