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Stratford has a full and rich history dating back to the early 1800’s. St John’s Church, the famous markets, and the old town hall are just a few gems in the town centre that make the area truly unique.
Stratford History
Stratford has historically been important point for travellers to it’s location near the River Lee. From our Roman origins to a medieval village, Stratford has always been transforming. In the 1830’s Stratford became an industrial hub with the arrival of the railway, triggering the population boom and establishment of factories, workshops and industrial facilities. Our district represents the ‘original’ Stratford.
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Stratford Future
Stratford Future is our dedicated platform explaining the large number of new developments that are planned to be built in and around the Stratford town centre.
The page is designed to provide information about each development including type, size and timeline in order to making it more accessible for local businesses, residents and stakeholders to form a full picture of the scale of change planned for the original Stratford.
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Speculative ReMemory
This project includes audio and visual work made as part of an engagement project at Alice Billing House in Stratford. Expect excerpts from the digital archive, physical representations on Grow’s Mezzanine Gallery and a chance to meet artists involved in the project. These cumulative creative contributions have emerged from a network…
Annual General Meeting
Stratford Original BID Members are invited to our 2025 AGM, which is an opportunity to report back on our ballot results and achievements, elect board members for the coming year and provides an open forum for any questions about our plans for the original Stratford. In addition, this event provides…
Simpler Recycling Webinar
Join First Mile Simpler Recycling Webinar this Thursday at 1pm-2pm. This session will outline the new legislation coming into effect on 31st March 2025. They will explain the legislation and what businesses need to do to be compliant. You can follow the link to sign up is…
All Saints Choir Christmas Concert
Join All Saints Chorus Senior Choir of Nelson Primary School Richie Milton Musical Director: Jon Cullen Conductor – Joanne Cull Tickets £7, with £5 concessions (includes drink and mince pie) more information here.
Bring Your Own Cup
Did you know 3 in 4 of us own a reusable cup, but only a third use it at least once a month? Crazy, right? Enter Bring Your Own Cup (#BYOC), Hubbub’s latest campaign, inspiring you do exactly what it says on the tin. And guess what? We’re at Meridian Square, Stratford, E15 1AZ from…
Stratford Footfall in December shows notable increase
This growth is reflective of a successful local environment, possibly buoyed by seasonal events or initiatives that have attracted more visitors compared to the previous year. Weekly footfall up from 769,301 to 926,334 The comparison of December 2024 with the same month in 2023 shows a substantial increase in average…
We are Hiring! Would you like to join us as our new Marketing Manager?
The Marketing Manager will play a critical role in promoting Stratford as a destination for visitors, residents, and businesses, driving footfall and enhancing its reputation locally and nationally. To lead the development, delivery and management of the marketing, communication and events function of Stratford Original BID, joining our small but…
A Vision for Stratford Gasworks
In doing so, St William want to help deliver the physical legacy of the Olympic Games and contribute to the transformation of the area. Stratford Gasworks is a 2.2 acre site situated between Rick Roberts Way and Abbey Lane in Stratford, E15. The site was formerly used by National Grid…
Pest Control Works on Burford Road Planters
Following challenges with pests around the Burford Road planter, we have worked with LB Newham to support the installation of pest control measures around the planter as well as a deep clean of the nearby bin areas to support a cleaner town centre for our members, residents and visitors to the…
Notice of AGM
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at HS&Co. Stratford Original BID Members are invited to our 2025 AGM, which is an opportunity to report back on our ballot results and achievements, elect board members for the coming year and provides an…
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