Idea Store Whitechapel
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More than a library, the Idea Store in Whitechapel brings together adult learning, training and meeting areas, as well as a focus on the local history of Tower Hamlets. Housed in a David Adjaye designed building, Idea Store Whitechapel opened in September 2005 and includes the former Whitechapel library, once home to the biggest collection of
Yiddish books in Europe. The ?20 million Idea Stores project, first begun in April 1999, encompasses Idea
Store centres at Bow, Chrisp Street (opened
July 2004), and Idea Store
Canary Wharf which launched in March 2006.
Idea Store Whitechapel events
Book Break
event Running until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 10.15am-12noon PRICING phone for prices
Readings of stories and poems.
Din Kal
event Running until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 10.30am-12noon PRICING phone for prices
A chance to discuss current affairs in Bengali.
Feel Better With A Book Reading Group
event Running until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 10.30am-12.30pm PRICING phone for prices
A friendly and informal reading and storytelling session.
Homework Club (Over 7s)
event Running until Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES Thursday 16th February and Thursday 23rd February 2012 - 4.30pm-6pm PRICING phone for prices
Mums Online: Workshop (Over 16s)
event Running until Friday 24th February 2012TIMES Friday 17th February and Friday 24th February 2012 - 10.15am-11.45am PRICING phone for prices
Women can improve their IT skills.
The Sunday Afternoon Art Club (Over 7s)
event Running until Sunday 26th February 2012TIMES Sunday 19th February and Sunday 26th February 2012 - 2pm-4pm PRICING phone for prices
Golden Times
event Running until Monday 27th February 2012TIMES Monday 20th February and Monday 27th February 2012 - 10am-12noon PRICING phone for prices
Silver Surfer Session: Workshop (Over 50s)
event Running until Tuesday 28th February 2012TIMES 14th February, 21st February and 28th February 2012 - 10.15am-11.45am PRICING phone for prices
Family Reading Group (Over 7s)
event Running until Tuesday 28th February 2012TIMES 14th February, 21st February and 28th February 2012 - 4.30pm-5.30pm PRICING phone for prices
Storytime (Under 5s)
event Running until Wednesday 29th February 2012TIMES 10.30am-11.15am PRICING phone for prices
Stories, music and fun session.
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Alternative Other Attractions nearest Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
London's own "Curry Mile", Brick Lane is home to so much more than first-rate spiced food, it also plays host to Jewish bagel shops, Indian sari ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 37 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 37 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So it ...More
Sights and Attractions near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Buxton Street, Shoreditch, London E1 | 8 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
There's loads to do at the 1.3 acre Spitalfields City Farm. Come and meet Gwenivere the Shetland Cow, Pants the Sheep and Bayleaf the Donkey - ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 13 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
The Museum of Childhood houses the UK's largest collection of toys including dolls, dolls' houses, puppets, games, and toys. Collections showcase all aspects of childhood, from ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
77-82 Whitechapel High Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Designed in a distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture style by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Whitechapel, Britain's first purpose-built arts gallery, is renowned both for the beauty ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm-12midnight
The Big Chill Bar, Dray Walk, off Brick Lane, E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Resident DJs spin electro, punk and rock....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7.30pm-11pm
93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
The four-piece plays melodic alt pop and rock....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm-11pm
Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 | 16 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Contemporary folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Newcastle....More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Arch 10, Gales Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 11 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
One of Bethnal Green's best kept secrets, 10 Gales is a contemporary art space, live show venue, vintage fashion boutique, coffee shop and hairdressers all under ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
43 White Horse Road, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 12 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Excellent youth theatre housed in an old Victorian townhouse. The main auditorium has a capacity of about 80, and houses a varied program of touring shows ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
The Old Truman Brewery, 153 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London E1 | 14 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
As anyone who's ever visited The Truman Brewery will know, the famous 18th century former beer factory does cutting edge cool with aplomb. Being a stalwart ...More
Shopping near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Shopping > Clothing
Unit 1a Watermans Building, Assembly Passage, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 6 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
If you ever venture along Mile End Road towards Stepney Green, take a gander down Assembly Passage (opposite Blockbuster) and you'll come across this shining gem ...More
London > Shopping > Clothing
112 Cheshire Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 11 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Vast warehouse near Brick Lane packed with vintage clothing and accessories. American vintage clothing outlets don’t get much bigger or better than this. Having bagged a huge, ...More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Ground Floor Shop, 46 Cheshire Street, Shoreditch, London E26EH | 14 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
From coasters and trays to mouse mats and mugs, Ella Doran has designs on everyday objects, intent on turning them from functional to funky. In fact, ...More
Restaurants near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
83 Fieldgate Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 8 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
North Indian cuisine. Tables on patio. ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
83 - 89 Fieldgate Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 10 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
You can tell from the queue that regularly forms just inside the door that this place offers something above the average. A highly rated and highly ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2 Umberston Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 11 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
North Indian cuisine. Booking advised. ...More
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 16 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 20 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 25 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
Leisure near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Leisure > Activities
95 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim. Located in the Old Truman Brewery on ...More
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
5-15 Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 16 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
York Hall Leisure Centre in Bethnal Green includes a gym, day spa, 33-metre swimming pool, Turkish bath and offers a wide range of exercise classes but ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
York Hall Leisure Centre, Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 16 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Bethnal Green's former Turkish baths have been refurbished and turned into a spa complete with aroma steam rooms and a plunge pool. Spa LONDON is run ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
277 Globe Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
255 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
47 Approach Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 19 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
A good pub which supports young boxers from the area and is a favourite among the locals, with a jolly atmosphere and a fine selection of ...More
Nightlife near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
16-18 Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 12 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Scuzzy venue on the outskirts of Shoreditch which looks like a crummycafe from the outside. Walk past the crowded plastic tables and chairsand through a discreet ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 15 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Vibe Bar manages to be both chilled out and cutting edge. Located inside the Truman Brewery on trendy Brick Lane, you can come here to drink ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
60-62 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 17 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Funky bar, restaurant and lounge from the same people who brought you The Rhythm Factory comes Gramaphone, a restaurant and bar with live comedy on Tuesdays ...More
Meeting venue hire near Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Fournier Street, Broadgate, Spitalfields, London E1 | 16 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
Built in 1729, Nicholas Hawksmoor's Christ Church creation was declared dangerous and closed in 1956. Vigorous campaigning, from the poet Sir John Betjeman among others, eventually ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Grace's Alley, (Off Ensign Street), Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 18 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
In the nineteenth century, Wilton's Music Hall was a great mirrored hall lit by a vast chandelier, with 27,000 crystals and 300 gas jets. Opera, operetta, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Wapping Hydrolic Power Station, Wapping Wall, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 22 minutes from Idea Store Whitechapel
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