The oldest pub in every single London borough that you can probably still buy a pint in

The oldest pub in every single London borough that you can probably still buy a pint in

Trying to find the oldest pub in every part of London isn’t an easy task. That’s because so many pubs claim to be the oldest in their patches, and the trail is... Read more »
One of London’s oldest fish and chip shops that closed after 112 years on sale for £1.5million

One of London’s oldest fish and chip shops that closed after 112 years on sale for £1.5million

An iconic East London fish and chip shop that closed after 112 years has gone on sale for £1.5million. Golden Dragon Fish and Chip Shop has been in operation on Church Street,... Read more »
Thameslink’s oldest employee who is 82 and still gets up at 4am every day to work the 6am shift

Thameslink’s oldest employee who is 82 and still gets up at 4am every day to work the 6am shift

Getting up at 4am for his regular morning shift at Elstree & Borehamwood Station, 82 year old Siggy Cragwell from Hampstead is the first person thousands of passengers over the past 60... Read more »
How East London’s oldest halal eatery survived the pandemic

How East London’s oldest halal eatery survived the pandemic

With the fate of East London’s oldest halal eatery on the line, a desperate call went out on Twitter. “Not one to do this,” wrote @mehnazmeh, “but my dad owns the oldest... Read more »
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How East London’s oldest halal eatery survived the pandemic

With the fate of East London’s oldest halal restraint on the line, a desperate call went out on Twitter “Not one to do this,” wrote @mehnazmeh, “but my dad owns the oldest... Read more »
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How East London’s oldest halal restaurant survived the pandemic

LONDON (RNS) — With the fate of East London’s oldest halal restraint on the line, a desperate call went out on Twitter. “Not one to do this,” wrote @mehnazmeh, “but my dad... Read more »
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City of London rejects tower which ‘threatened future’ of UK’s oldest synagogue

A 48-storey tower which the UK’s oldest synagogue feared could spell the end of its services has been rejected, after more than a thousand objections. Bevis Marks, a historic synagogue in the... Read more »
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‘I went to London’s oldest gay bar and the price of a pint surprised me while a drag queen insulted my singing’ – John James

It’s no secret to anyone that London is home to a thriving LGBTQ+ scene. Whether you want a casual night out or a full blown clubbing experience, there are countless revered spots... Read more »
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London’s oldest woman turns 108, says COVID ‘nothing compared to WWI’

World War I was much worse than the coronavirus pandemic, according to Sarah “Betty” Spear. Spear should know, having experienced both. She turned 108 on Wednesday, celebrating the milestone with family and friends in... Read more »
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The East End’s Oldest Tree Saved | News

Mulberry Tree saved by High courtroom determination Author: Louise EastonPublished 2 hours in the past The High Court has dominated to save lots of the East End’s oldest tree. Developers had needed... Read more »