Tag: East London
London’s (and probably the world’s) First Fish and Chip Shop
Fish and chips. The great British institution. The cure for all known ills, including bad weather, heartbreak, and a lacklustre Friday night. But where did this glorious dish first make landfall in London? And who, in this fair city, was the first to serve it up in all its golden, greasy brilliance? For this, we…
The London Pub that’s the Birthplace of Iron Maiden
The Cart & Horses, a small East End pub, tucked away in Stratford, surrounded by streets now bustling with post-Olympic regeneration, doesn’t look like much, but to heavy metal fans worldwide, it’s no ordinary boozer. This is the hallowed ground where Iron Maiden, one of the most legendary bands in rock history, first unleashed their…