Bow Area Guide
A locals' guide to Bow
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"The American Dennis Severs captured a perfect recreation of what it would be like to live in the 17th century by turning this house in Spitafields into a "time capsule" of different historical styles that is now open to the public...including different smells for the different epochs!"Explore Bow
What locals say about Bow
“E3 is so friendly as when we first moved in, the neighbourhood welcomed us in and we settled in so easily it was like we never even moved. Plus you would never see such great community spirit. and it is a great place for kids to live as it is right to Victoria park. Also it is next to Roman road market for all you shopping lovers.”
Mohammad
“Bow is quiet and safe, lovely surrounding area with brick houses and typical British streets full of green trees,and still in quick reach of East & Central London,the places where I go out,work and study.”
Anastasia
“Perfect links to Everywhere with District, Hammersmith and City and DLR. Commutes to Jubilee in 1 stop and Central line in 2 stops.You can be Anywhere in zones 1, 2 and 3 in less than 30 mins.”
Jose
Activities near Bow
Andy McKee
Acclaimed acoustic finger-style guitarist and YouTube sensation shows off his skills.
Underground Sounds
A chance to check out up-and-coming bands on London's underground music scene.
Parker Millsap
Parker Millsap quickly made a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives. He’s had a string of successes including an appearance on Conan, a performance with Elton John at the Apple Music Festival, an Austin City Limits taping & an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year.Read more
Riley’s 19th Birthday Bash
Come down for @paper.moshay’s first evening of moody and emotional music at The Engine Rooms with 2 breakdowns in total throughout the night so you can have a little dance and mosh a plenty too! There will also be zines being sold from local and vendors from across the country and some merch from the bands which you should buy and although the show will be NOTAFLOF we heavily encourage you to pay the £7 suggested ticket fee if you are able to and spend at the venues bar to support our DIY scene and the venues letting us put on shows like this. Isobel - BN1 Blackened Screamo Samizdat - 0161 Blackened Screamo Faking Pretty - Central Belt Queer Stagedive Emo It's Cold Out I Should Kill Myself - SEHC's very own Dillinger tribute Sweetfish - London Tapdance Screamo Quintet Get your tickets now and while you’re on the way maybe even bring a red velvet cupcake or two as it just happens to be Riley’s birthday! A little birdie told me she might be a big fan of those.. Presented by Paper Moshay. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Pop Rock Friday
Get ready for a pop-rock fusion like you've never seen before. 5 unsigned local acts bring you a night full of harmonies, riffs and absolute bangers. Get yourself down to Engine Rooms for some unrivalled live music in east London. Presented by LVLS London & The Engine Rooms. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Bow
Bow is an area of London, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is a built-up, mostly residential district located 4.6 miles (7.4 km) east of Charing Cross, and is a part of the East End. Bow has become associated with the E3 postcode district, which includes the surrounding districts of Bromley-by-Bow, Old Ford and Mile End. The Hertford Union Canal links the River Lee Navigation and the Regent's Canal, running west from Old Ford Lock, along the south side of Victoria Park and linking at a basin, just to the west of Grove Road and the park, in the north of Mile End.
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