Environment
Rescuing the River Lea from the edge
Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
Xmas ’25
issue 19
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Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
A digest including loads of things to do, local announcements, special offers on #WickWednesdays, gossip and other info from the neighbourhood
The Wick presents a guide to the many opportunities that now exist in East London if you’re looking for work or training in the creative sector
Devastating dark comedy shines a light on the many betrayals of the slave era
London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries on Hackney Wick’s influence on Creative Enterprise Zones, the Olympic legacy and the arrival of East Bank
As the driving force behind the ‘Save Brick Lane’ campaign, Saif Osmani fights for East London’s marginalised voices. Here he argues that disaffection with the Olympic legacy has reinforced inequalities,
with the arts often used to cover-up social divide
How developers proposing Hackney Wick’s first hotel, and a bold new co-living scheme, both reached out to the community, ensuring better results for everyone
an ambitious ‘meanwhile’ project that mixes wellness and community activities in a striking urban setting
The once historic rowing club has sat mothballed for a decade in a standoff over redevelopment and the changing use of local waterways
Your timely reminder to go visit these amazing restaurants, bars and cafes this summer while we wait for better bridge access…
This thoroughly modern restaurant may be far from the taverna, but it’s filled with Mediterranean flavours, and much more
Nikkei food – where Japanese sushi meets Peruvian ceviche – and great cocktails at this popular local spot
Being asked to light the torch at the opening ceremony inspired a glittering career
Find out how informal sports are flourishing happily alongside the big facilities
A standing legacy is a rarity; it’s easy to talk about, but a challenge to implement. Although London is world-renowned for a myriad of things,
Taking things global from East London roots – my story
Creative Wick founder, William Chamberlain, on the steady growth of the Hackney Wick model of ‘inside out’ regeneration
Meet the teen entrepreneur who turned his lockdown dog-walking venture into a fully-fledged retail business
Cyclists want Caroline Woodley to make the borough even more friendly for two-wheeled travel
Meet the teen entrepreneur who turned his lockdown dog-walking venture into a fully-fledged retail business
Meet the first local to take the helm at The Wick, as he reveals his passions and hopes for the area
A 160-page hardback celebration of resilience, featuring hundreds of photos, stories and memories: 15 years of culture, community and change