‘Home’
Inspired by the worst slum in East End London’s history Old Nichol, here’s the song, ‘Home’. You may love your neighbourhood, you may hate your neighbourhood but I’m pretty sure no matter where you live it’s a shade better than Old Nichol, the East End’s worst area. Play London song above, view video for story.
Lyrics available here
‘Mile End Road’
This song ‘Mile End Road’ is a salute to the stages of yesteryear on Mile End Road, East London. Everyone enjoys a night out at the theatre. But what about one that could include getting hit in the head by a dead cat? Take a peek into a London history and step into an East End Penny Gaff.
View video for London story, play song above. Lyrics available here
‘The Marshal’s Dance’
Just a little bit of black humour for you. May I present my latest London song inspired by a life on the end of a rope, ‘The Marshall’s Dance’. One great way for Eastenders to relax and unwind during their non-working hours, was to attend an execution. Hope you enjoy this East End insight as much as they did. Play song above, view video for story.
Lyrics available here
This post has been removed for inclusion in my new project ‘Folk Olympics – Songs From The 5 Olympic Boroughs.’ Olympics songs which can be viewed exclusively at Londonist.com
‘Then & The Now’
We’ve all got our gripes about the NHS but things could be a lot worse. This ‘London song a week’ entry No.25 was inspired by the silent giant that sits on Whitechapel High Street, The London Royal Hospital and it’s secrets within. Enjoy the song ‘Then & The Now’. Play/download song above, view video for story.
Lyrics available here
‘Isle of Dogs’
There are many tales as to how the Isle of Dogs in the East End of London got its name, but only one that involves a cow and two mastiffs. From this mysterious story comes this week’s ‘London song a week’ offering. I have creatively entitled it ‘The Isle of Dogs.’
Play/download song above, view video for story. Lyrics available here
‘Backwards’
This week’s free London song ‘Backwards’ features our second special guest, cellist Rachel Webb-Peploe. and is inspired by a funny little tale from Poplar High Street and a pub called The White Horse. A popular drinking spot run but just a regular East End married couple. Or where they? The twists and turns in the story of The White Horse, Poplar in London’s East End.
Play/download song above, view video for story. Lyrics available here
