1987 - a famous face behind the counter of an East End pub - the Queen’s Head. Apparently the Queen Mum was offered a glass of Champagne but decided to pull and drink a pint of Bitter instead. She then bought 10 fags and disappeared into the betting shop next door! - (allegedly)

Read about the life of multi talented, Canning Town born Marty Feldman - even I was unaware of just how much comedy this genius had written - including the famous ‘Four Yorkshiremen’ sketch… #eastend the-east-end.co.uk/marty-feldman/

It is a popular misconception that the Victorians were staid and formal - particularly when photos were taken - As can be seen here, the gent on the right proves otherwise (and is a kindred spirit)... the-east-end.co.uk #eastend #victorians

I thought the sound was particularly bad on my last short video - I’ve done another and hopefully this one will be clearer - let me know what you think…

A moody shot up Chigwell Hill, E1 towards St George in the East Church… to read a selection of tales of the people and places of the old East End visit the-east-end.co.uk #eastend #History

For some reason, Ripper couldn’t get the chorus of Cornershop’s 🎶 ‘Brimful of Asha’ 🎶out of his head…

Have a great evening, folks - stay strong…

#eastend #history #humour

The East End was heavily bombed in the Blitz (note the Tower of London in the background). From 7th September 1940, the Luftwaffe bombed London for 56 consecutive days - and some 25,000 bombs fell on the Port of London alone... the-east-end.co.uk #history #Eastend #WWII

So glad to see this gentleman here ... for anyone interested in London's East End and its history, this is the account to follow ❤️❤️

Ok - let’s try this - and welcome to those who are already following me…

So many have asked me to be here - I’ll try it for a while…