Life in 1950’s East London: A Time of Change and Contrast
WEBNov 1, 2013 · The 1950s in East London was a decade of change and adaptation when the waves of immigration reshaped the district. From the heartwarming tales of community spirit to the struggles against discrimination, this era was pivotal in shaping East London’s rich and diverse history.
Old maps of Bow and the East End | Roman Road London
WEBMay 17, 2018 · We’ve tracked down over 200 years’ worth of old maps of Bow, Globe Town and Mile End so you can trace the lines of the borough’s history. It is believed that Bow got its name from the shape of the arched bridge over the River Lee, built after Queen Matilda fell into the ford in 1110 and nearly got swept away in flood water.
OLD MAPS OF LONDON - Early Twentieth Century London Maps
WEBOld maps of London, featuring detailed street maps of the city of London and the London Boroughs, as shown on the Bartholomew map series of last century.
Fabulous Photos of the London’ East End from the 1950s
WEBA Photographic Journey through London’s East End in the 1980s, as Seen Through the Eyes of a Tube Driver Hong Kong in the 50s and 60s: Fan Ho’s Poetic Images capture the City’s Emotional Landscape
East End of London - Wikipedia
WEBThe East End of London, often referred to within the London area simply as the East End, is the historic core of wider East London, east of the Roman and medieval walls of the City of London and north of the River Thames.
Stunning Vintage Photos of a Vanished London’s East End in …
WEBJul 8, 2021 · Taken between the late 1950s and 1980, these evocative photos captured a fading world, a time when the area was still bearing the scars of the war. “The collection has about 3,000 slides going back to the fifties,” explains …
Revisiting an old map of London - A-Z Maps - Blog
WEBAt first glance, if you ignore the colours, the Central London map of today looks very similar to the London map from the 1950’s. As you might expect though, there have been some significant changes to the London over the years. Here are a …
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour
WEBFeb 27, 2018 · A recently discovered photo collection by the late photographer David Granick reveals London's East End in colour, including streets in Stepney, Whitechapel and Spitalfields.
Poplar: A Historical and Cultural Guide to East London
WEBMar 25, 2014 · The early history of Poplar. Like much of London’s East End, Poplar started as a rural village or hamlet. Originally known as the manor of Popeler, the area was given to the Abbey of St Mary de Graces in the late 1300s by …
East London in the Second World War. WW2 London Memories
WEBOct 7, 2013 · View Larger Map. East End History. East London during the Second World War was a prime target for German bombs. The East End was the first place in Britain to be hit by a V-1 flying bomb.
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