The reason why we need to remember the Poplar Rates Rebellion
One hundred years after the Poplar Rates Rebellion, a series of events celebrating the ordinary people who fought to change
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EastEnders Pie n’ Mash: Keeping Cockney tradition alive
EastEnders Pie n’ Mash is working hard to keep the Cockney tradition of pie n’ mash alive, we chat to
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The real Poplar stories behind BBC’s Call the Midwife
To celebrate ten years of BBC’s Call the Midwife we share the real-life stories of the Poplar residents who inspired
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Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke: Encouraging Poplar to natter
Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke has given the community of Poplar the chance to meet, connect and natter on topics of all
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The Tommy Flowers: The meanwhile pub that looks here to stay
The Tommy Flowers Pub on Aberfeldy Street was originally a meanwhile space but with an extension added to its lease
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Ravaa Fine Fusion Review: Poplar’s contestant for best East London curry house
With its friendly service, mellow atmosphere and most importantly, good curry Poplar’s family-run Ravaa Fine Fusion rivals the curry houses
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The Aberfeldy Street Regeneration: Is it paving the way for retail revival?
The Aberfeldy Street regeneration has begun and with overwhelming support from the community, is paving the way for what retail
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Aberfeldy Street celebrates Poplarism with art installation
The community installation, created in a collaborative effort by Hong Kong art trio ShumGhostJohn, uses East Asian folktales and traditions
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The story of Chrisp Street Market
Chrisp Street Market is at the heart of Poplar and has been a key part of the East End community
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Stock bricks to Brutalism: The social housing architecture of Poplar
Poplar’s architecture tells the story of the 20th century, from stock bricks to brutalism. Our writer Ruby Flanagan takes you
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Ackroyd Drive Greenlink’s transformation into community garden
Ackroyd Drive Greenlink is set to be transformed into a glorious garden vista for the people of Poplar thanks to
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Chrisp Street: The Best of Poplar’s Street Art
Did you know Poplar is a rising star for street art in East London? With some very cool pieces just
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