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A group of people sat around round tables outside the orange The People Speak space on Aberfeldy Street

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Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke: Encouraging Poplar to natter

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 79 Views 0 Comments News 4 min read

Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke has given the community of Poplar the chance to meet, connect and natter on topics of all

The Tommy Flowers Pub with the Tommy Flowers Mural round the corner

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The Tommy Flowers: The meanwhile pub that looks here to stay

June 1, 2021June 3, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 91 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

The Tommy Flowers Pub on Aberfeldy Street was originally a meanwhile space but with an extension added to its lease

External shot of Ravaa Fine Fusion Indian and Nepalese Takeaway and restaurant

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Ravaa Fine Fusion Review: Poplar’s contestant for best East London curry house

May 23, 2021October 21, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 94 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

With its friendly service, mellow atmosphere and most importantly, good curry Poplar’s family-run Ravaa Fine Fusion rivals the curry houses

A busy and bustling Chrisp Street Market in 1968 with the Chrisp Street Clock Tower in the background

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The story of Chrisp Street Market

May 1, 2021September 20, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 280 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Chrisp Street Market is at the heart of Poplar and has been a key part of the East End community

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Poplar’s Chihuahua mural: a tale of gentrification

April 4, 2021April 6, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 190 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Have you ever wondered why there is an 80 foot mural of a Chihuahua on Chrisp Street in Poplar? Now