THE SLAVE TRADE was running across the Atlantic – but in Tower Hamlets, between 1567 and 1802, Black people were finding refuge and telling their stories. Now a new exhibition tells their stories. Six local residents have dug into the ...
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Chisenhale Gallery announces spring arts events
THE CHISENHLE Gallery has announced a series of events which will take place over the next three months. Introduction 11am-12 noon, Saturday, 29th March An introduction to Claudia Pages Rabal’s commission Five Defence Towers, by Olivia Aherne, Curator, and Oscar ...
Read More »Five add more dates to come-back tour
AFTER 25 years, pop band Five are back with a new tour – Keep On Movin’ 2025. And the group has just announced that they are adding more dates to the run. Five were formed in 1997. They sold 20 ...
Read More »Diwali takes over Trafalgar Square on Sunday
LONDON MAYOR Sadiq Khan is reminding Londoners that Diwail on the Square takes place this Sunday. The celebration will be taking over Trafalgar Square and all Londoners are invited. Diwali – usually translated as the “festival of lights” is a ...
Read More »Lutfur Rahman says Bangla Drama fills us with hope
AS THE “Season of Bangla Drama” comes of age with its 21st annual theatre festival, Tower Hamlets Executive Mayor Lutfur Rahman has congratulated all involved. “We are so proud that Tower Hamlets continues to champion this fantastic platform for homegrown ...
Read More »Comic Con returns to Londom
MCM London Comic Con returns 27-29 October 2023 at ExCeL London. An unforgettable three-day celebration of all things pop culture! Meet TV and film stars, browse art from independent creators, find new experiences in the many feature areas, and enjoy ...
Read More »A film to inform, influence and inspire
Emdad Rahman reviews Exploring Beanibazar, a film made by Foysol Mahmud. The first viewing of Explore Beanibazar was a resounding success, as a capacity crowd flocked into the Brady Arts Centre near Brick Lane to watch the landmark heritage documentary. ...
Read More »Come and explore Beanibazar!
Emdad Rahman YOU ARE invited to the screening of the “Explore Beanibazar” documentary, which will take place at 5.30pm on Sunday, 22nd January 2023 at the Brady Art Centre, Whitechapel, London E1 5HU. There will also be an audience with ...
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Emdad Rahman Invitation for the screening of the “EXPLORE BEANIBAZAR” documentary. VENUE: THE BRADY ART CENTRE WHITECHAPEL, LONDON E1 5HU TIME: SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY 2023 AT 5.30 PM An audience with Foysol Mahmud, Reporter at Channel S News and Director ...
Read More »Sports accolade for Juhel of Stepney FC
Emdad Rahman Juhel Hussain of Stepney Youth has won this years Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Individual Award. Juhel was nominated by the management of Stepney Youth for this years Tower Hamlets Youth Awards for young individuals who are making a ...
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