Beckton Gasworks pictured in the 1960s. Newham Archives and Local Studies
- Credit: Newham Archives and Local Studies
Details of this year's Newham Heritage Month have been announced, with the line-up including brickmaking, feminism, corner shops and more.
The celebration, which is funded by the National Lottery, will take place mainly online with free events and activities throughout May.
Rosie Murdoch, programme manager, said: "This year’s line-up has exciting invitations for everyone, from Kid’s Trails to underground record stores, revolutionary feminists to music and memories, poetry to brickmaking.
L-R: Mike De Underground, Randall, Marly Marl, MC Fats, Cool Hand Flex and Jonny 2 Bad outside De Underground Records in Sebert Road, Forest Gate in July 1995. The shop features in this year's Newham Heritage Month.