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Six beautiful independent bookshops in Hackney
A record number of shops closed in Britain last year, with 16 stores closing a day. Bookshops, however, are bucking the trend,...
Interview with Alexander Technique teacher Hilary King
The Alexander Technique was developed in the 1890s by Frederick Matthias Alexander, born in Tasmania in 1869. Australian actor lost his voice...
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Ümit & Son: Europe’s biggest analogue-film shop for 35 years
Ümit Mesut is the owner of celluloid film shop Ümit & Son. He has owned the shop in Clapton for over thirty...
Neyire Ashworth
The renowned clarinet player of War Horse fame talks about discovering her mother’s mysterious life and why she loves Stoke Newington’s lentil soup.
By Yasemin...
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East is Best: How three brothers created their beautiful East London...
From the moment you meet Miles Angell, it is clear to see he is truly invested in Bethnal Green and the East End of...
FASHION AND TRENDS
Hackney’s best Asian restaurants
By Victoria Gray
As well as the famous Vietnamese restaurants strip in Hoxton, Hackney’s got a wealth of tasty...
A Weekend Walk: The East Side
Hackney has established itself as a hot spot for its food & drink on offer as well as its edgy creative scene. The growing...