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Apr 28, 2023 · 28th April 2023 by Malcolm Oakley. Although Hackney sits in the heart of the busy East End, we should not forget that this area was once a tiny rural series of hamlets. It became popular with medieval royals as an area close to London where they could relax and enjoy outdoor life. Over the years, Hackney developed into one of the most ...
Jan 19, 2021 · Shoreditch in Hackney, east London is gentrified. In the 1980s it was faded and in large parts grotty and dilapidated. Peter Marshall was there, just as Alan Denney had gone round photographing Stoke Newington at the other end of Kingsland Road during the grim winter of 1978/79. The place looked as it had been … Continue reading "A Walk Around Shoreditch in the 1980s"
Our collections – 600 years of history. We are always adding to our collections. Our oldest record dates from 1356 and we are actively collecting now. All records are connected to the London borough of Hackney, which, before 1965, was three separate metropolitan boroughs – Hackney, Shoreditch and Stoke Newington.
Feb 5, 2009 · 1393120. Date first listed: 05-Feb-2009. List Entry Name: The Hackney and East London Synagogue. Statutory Address: The Hackney and East London Synagogue, Brenthouse Road. Go to the official list entry. Uploaded by Charles Watson This photo may not represent the current condition of the site.
Nov 8, 2019 · Get in touch with Hackney Archives, email archives@hackney.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 8356 8925, if you recognise any of the people featured or you think you may have been photographed by Gibson.
Apr 29, 2014 · Hackney Empire’s history is a testament to the evolution of London’s entertainment scene. From its roots as a music hall in the early 1900s to its modern-day status as a cultural landmark, the theatre has remained relevant and popular. Hackney Empire has something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of pantomime, comedy, or theatre.
Mare Street was a distinct settlement in 1593. (fn. 4) By that date it may have included the Flying Horse inn, said to have been a staging post perhaps because of its 18th-century name, the Nag's Head, and the Horse and Groom, since all three were timber built. The first two stood at the corners of Flying Horse Yard and London Lane, both ...
