In these free creative sessions, we will be exploring the East End history through collage, photography, movement, singing and soundscapes and performance. We will cover topics such as:<ul><li>industrialisation</li><li>workers movement from London dock strike to the match girls strike</li><li>how the British Empire / East India company brought migrants from all over the world,</li><li>Black Runaways and Bengali Lascars</li><li>London's first Chinatown</li><li>the Poplar rates rebellion in 1921</li><li>the East London socialist suffragettes</li><li>Billingsgate Market, Chrisp Street Market</li><li>the closure of the Docks</li><li>Balfron Tower, the building of Canary Wharf</li><li>the BNP and the 90s anti-racism resistance</li><li>gentrification</li><li>and more...</li></ul> Come learn, explore, and share your own stories!

Join Lyn Hill in these friendly, fun weekly line-dancing classes and learn the dance craze that swept the nation. Make new friends, keep fit and most of all, have fun! ﻿The classes are a brilliant space to get fit, make new friends and release your inner dancer! No experience necessary and classes are Covid-secure. Each week there will be time for tea, biscuits and a chat with old and new friends.

Poplar Union

We at Poplar Union are dedicated to providing a wide range of events and activities to benefit our community. Our upcoming events include health and fitness classes for women, Children's dance sessions, line dancing get-togethers, drawing and drama clubs for kids, and various other workshops and classes such as Yoga, Pilates and meditation. We also host special festivals that brings our community together such as supper clubs and music events. 

Our aim is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, learn new skills, and have fun. Through these events, we strive to promote physical and mental well-being, creativity, and community engagement.

We cater to a diverse range of individuals, including women from low-income households, families, children, and the elderly. Our events are designed to be inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities and those from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. By providing a variety of activities, we aim to address the specific needs and interests of different groups within our community. 

Exploring History through Creativity

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