Interviews
Food & Drink
The old pubs of Leyton and Leytonstone: a stroll down memory lane
Which boozer barred his grandmother? Lifelong resident Alan Wells OBE recalls the watering holes, and misadventures, of his youth
11th March 2021
Interviews
Meet Philip, founder of Leytonstone Life
Ever wanted to start a hit Facebook group? You could do worse than take tips from this local bloke
17th February 2016
Family
What is Beach East, Stratford really like?
Sure, Miranda Eason can see its appeal. But would she go again? Er….
15th July 2015
Art
Ich Bin: Maxine Lister, wildlife photographer
How one woman loves travelling the world – yet wants to keep her roots in E11
27th May 2015
Art
Leytonstone and me: one artist’s personal story
Mary Knight has lived in E11 for 40 years. She tells us how the area has influenced her work – and why its quirky mix of urban and rural will never change
17th March 2015