Art & Culture

Black Pound Market 2024

Saturday 19 October, 12-4pm, Rathbone Market.

The market promotes and spotlights Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Newham, and is part of Newham Council’s Black History Month programme.

If you’re interested in being a stallholder at the market you can find more information and apply (by 9am on Mon 9 September) here: https://www.newhamblackhistory.org/events/black-pound-market-apply-for-a-stall/

Saturday 19 October
12-4pm

Rathbone Market

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Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar serves up a street food inspired menu packed full of flavours.

Royal Victoria Dock

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Cosy North Woolwich curry house serving traditional Indian dishes at reasonable prices.

North Woolwich

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Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.

Royal Victoria Dock

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