Modern Times
Christ Church E13
CHRIST CHURCH, BARKING ROAD, PLAISTOW. Every picture tells a story. The site, name and people linked with this place all tell the story of accelerating change and dogged continuation.
Gurney monument -2
The year is 2002 and the Gurney obelisk still stands amidst the hustle and bustle of Stratford.
Newham Mayors
Tue, 05/10/2010 - 13:58 — Newham Story BFPast Mayors of the London Borough of Newham.
Electric Vehicles
Newham Council uses new eco-friendly vehicles in its parks.
Greengate House Apartments
The original building was opened in 1921 by Will Thorne, M.P. before King George V and Queen Mary. It cost about £100,000 and included a theatre, swimming-bath, gymnasium, and sports ground, it was very successful until the Second World War. It was closed and sold in 1956. In the 1970s it was being part used as offices. The interior and rear has now (2010) been demolished, the facade restored and modernized, the building rebuilt and converted into one and two bedroom apartments. See old photo titled, Y.M.C.A. & Red Triangle Club, in Plaistow E13, on this site.
UEL Docklands
The University of East London's Docklands campus was the first new university campus to be built in London for over fifty years.
Ray Scull Canning Town
Ray Scull who grew up in Canning Town, is project manager for construction firm, Higgins, whose £3.7 billion scheme was to build up to 10,000 new homes. With new community and leisure facilities, in Canning Town and Custom House.
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Champions sculpture
Statue immortalising England's World Cup victory in 1966.
