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East London story that changed the course of the war
The Royal Docks and London’s East End suffered mass devastation during the Second World War. From Black Saturday on September 7 1940, the lives of locals changed forever. But the latest in our Forgotten Stories […]
Another gem from the talented Kimberley Chambers
It’s unusual to review a book after it has made the author top of the book charts for the second time in her career. But for reasons I need not go into, that’s what happened […]
Farewell to a woman with a heart of gold
It is desperately sad journey to Oxford for me today to say goodbye to a woman who had been a close friend for over 35 years. It was Jan Martin’s appointment as assistant secretary of […]
Marvellous memories maintaining Royal Docks history – as future looks bright
A new online history archive recalling tales of Newham’s history and the characters and events that shaped the Royal Docks of London’s East End has been launched. London’s Royal Docks have lovingly collected and collated […]
London City Airport development plans are approved
NEWHAM Council’s Strategic Development Committee granted planning permission for the development of London City Airport as well as a 260-bedroom hotel. Councillors voted to grant permission for the development at the meeting at the Old […]
Show how much you care – and ensure no child loses out
The last 12 months have seen many changes on the landscape in Newham as the pace of development increases. But despite this enrichment of the community, the levels of poverty are still very much a […]
A story that captured the nation’s heart – and why our history must be kept alive
It gives me great pleasure to include something on my website that I wrote 31 years ago. It has re-surfaced on a great website called newhamstory.com and funnily enough I loved reading it again. There’s […]