Marching Out Of March

So, in spite of my cold I’ve finally got off my butt and taken a bit of a stroll around the East End this morning. It’s true much of it is decidedly unpretty. But there’s also many hidden gems. For example museums: today I visited Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. Recently I was at the Geffrye Museum. Both very unique and excellent museums. The sort of place you can dip into as you pass, or take a longer, more thoughtful visit. I’m hoping to visit Sutton House soon as well.

Of course there’s also parks. My fave Hagggerston is not the only decent park. There’s everyone’s favourite Victoria Park. Today I discovered Stepney Green. Not a competitor in my view, but still a nice local park. I must get round to reviewing Mile End Park sometime too. Quite unusual!

And then there’s the mix of old and new. One minute you’ll be walking through post war housing estates. The next you’ll be on a street of lovely old houses, like around Columbia Road, or find a little gem like St Dunstan’s Church. I enjoyed today…