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71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:51 Page 1 Merchants’ Quarter “ BOW E3 We are all Bow people ” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:51 Page 2 Welcome to Bow… The best way to find out about any neighbourhood is through the eyes and experiences of those “who live there Welcome to the Merchants’ Quarter A unique new development of one, The Merchants’ Quarter is designed two and three bedroom apartments, to uplift and inject new life into an combined with brand new dedicated existing community through the retail and community space, in provision of new homes, play areas the very heart of East London. and a linear landscaped park. The The Merchants’ Quarter is situated existing surrounding buildings of the just off Bow Road, in vibrant E3. British Estate have already been These new private sale apartments internally refurbished and over the form part of a major regeneration next two years will have their facades project undertaken by Telford Homes entirely reclad, transforming this in partnership with EastendHomes, established, mixed-tenure ”community. a prominent and resident-led housing management group. Mr Loomes. Newspaper seller. “My family and I have been selling the papers here for over 100 years, we get to meet all kinds of people, everyone is so friendly, and always make time to stop for a chat.” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:51 Page 3 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:51 Page 4 Now my local serves great home “cooking as well as a great pint ” Trevor Roberts. Regular at the Bow Bells. “I moved here a few years ago, called in for a drink after seeing my new home for the first time and I’ll never forget the friendly welcoming faces encouraging me to stay, in fact I now come here two or three times a week, having met some of my closest friends.” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:51 Page 5 Bow. There’s something for everyone You name it, Bow’s got it. Offering diversity in abundance from food, fashion, market stalls, green open spaces, superb travel connections and a wonderful history. At Merchants’ Quarter, you’ll be at the very hub of all that’s happening in Bow. Somewhere to eat & drink? Going shopping? Out to play? • Under the landmark Mile End • Right along Bow Road • Try nearby Mile End Park with ‘green bridge’ you will find you’ll find an abundance its fitness centre, swimming Matsu (Japanese) and Zeera of convenience stores pool and go-karting track, just (Indian) restaurants. and grocers. 10 minutes walk from the Merchants’ Quarter. • Traditional pubs on Bow’s • Bustling markets, alongside roads are plentiful – try out quirky boutiques and antique • Victoria Park is just under The Kings Arms for fine ales shops, are at the heart of a mile away for a relaxing or The Crown, a renowned East London shopping. Sunday stroll or a game of organic gastropub. footie with your friends. • For street markets, • Not forgetting The Bow Bells you’re spoilt for choice - for a traditional East End Roman Road, Whitechapel drinking establishment. or Chrisp Street. 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 6 I dream of an Olympic Gold as I run down the Regent’s Canal in Mile End Park The Merchants’ Quarter is under two Most importantly, at the heart of “miles from Stratford and therefore the 2012 Olympics is the desire very well positioned to benefit from to create a lasting legacy after the regeneration of Stratford City and the Olympic Games, in the form the 2012 Olympic Park. In addition of a sustainable new community. to this, the £17billion being spent on London’s transport system over New schools, community centres and the coming years will provide Bow homes will be built, alongside three with even more fantastic connections hectares of wetland habitat around the for the future. existing waterways, adding to the total regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley. Stratford City is set to be one of the largest urban regeneration projects What better place to benefit from the in Europe, creating a £4billion Olympic effect and enjoy a bright metropolitan centre in the heart of future, than the Merchants’ Quarter? ” East London. It encompasses 1.5 million square feet of mixed use development, to include commercial space, shopping, leisure and social facilities. Not forgetting the new permanent employment that will be on offer, just minutes from the Merchants’ Quarter. Carlton Hayes. Olympic dreamer. “Of course, I would love to be a part of the Olympics, to be a famous athlete. I’ve dreamt of standing proud on the podium since I was a kid, but at least now I’m close enough to all the action to enjoy it anyway, even if I’m not part of it!” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 7 Part of East London’s regeneration With two major parks within easy walking distance of the Merchants’ Quarter, you need never be short of open space nearby. Choose Mile End Park for its canal and ecology park or Victoria Park for sports and live events. All of course within “sprinting distance” of the future Olympic Park and its awesome sports facilities. Imagery courtesy of www.london2012.com 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 8 I love living in Bow, whether I’m taking the tube or bus, or going on the DLR, many stations and bus stops are “within easy reach STRATFORD CITY OF Merchants’ LONDON Quarter ” CANARY WHARF Map not to scale. For indication only. Shaju Ahamd. Local shop keeper. “My family has been trading from our Mile End shop for many years; it’s a safe area, with friendly people, and you’re only minutes from the nightlife of the City.” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 9 All you could ever need – on your doorstep The Merchants’ Quarter benefits from excellent travel connections to The City, Stratford and Canary Wharf. • Merchants’ Quarter is situated • Bow Road tube station offers on one of the main arteries through Hammersmith & City Line connections London’s East End, with excellent through King’s Cross. Also District bus services into and out of The City. Line through Victoria to West London. • Virtually on the doorstep, Mile End • Bow Church DLR station tube station offers Central Line makes alternative connections connections to Liverpool Street in just to Canary Wharf or Bank six minutes (and on to the West End) (via Poplar) for The City. Stratford or Stratford in only three minutes. 3 mins West End Bank Liverpool St. Mile End 16 mins 7 mins 6 mins Tube Station (Oxford Circus) Merchants’ King’s Cross Quarter Barking 20 mins 13 mins Bow Road West London Victoria Tube Station Upminster 30 mins 26 mins 24 mins Bow Church (Kensington) DLR Station Canary Wharf Fastest travel routes 8 mins from Merchants’ Quarter (All times and distances are approximate and are courtesy of www.tfl.gov.uk) Central Line from Mile End tube station < 5 mins walk from the Merchants’ Quarter. Docklands Light Railway from Bow Church DLR station < 5 mins walk from the Merchants’ Quarter. Hammersmith & City Line from Bow Road tube station < 3 mins walk from the Merchants’ Quarter. District Line from Bow Road tube station < 3 mins walk from the Merchants’ Quarter. 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 10 An exciting new lifestyle awaits residents of the Merchants’ Quarter The diverse nature of Bow Local employment prospects “is reflected in the existing residents remain very positive, with a host of British Street and Merchant Street of employers close-by including who have created a settled and Queen Mary University and strong community. New residents Mile End hospital. Long-term at the Merchants’ Quarter can employment prospects are enjoy this diversity and join the strongly favoured, as a result of established community, taking the 2012 Olympic Games and pride in where they live. the new injection of business to the surrounding area. The adjacent Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park is a conservation site As can already be seen, much which is currently undergoing much Borough-driven rejuvenation has improvement and will continue to already taken place, which is provide a lush green backdrop to highlighting Bow as an increasingly” the Merchants’ Quarter. popular place in which to invest and/or to live. Shelley Meades. Local cafe owner. “I’ve been serving the locals here for over seven years now. It’s such a great place to work and live, there’s so much to see and do.” 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 11 Part of a vibrant community Merchants’ Quarter is situated within a vibrant, yet diverse, East London community. Combining old leafy neighbourhoods with new contemporary-style buildings, Bow provides an amazing mix of contrasting street scenes. 71079 Merchant St 12/10/07 17:52 Page 12 Andrew Wiseman. Chief Executive, Telford Homes Plc. “We are working hard to inject new life into neglected or under-utilised sites, by creating viable, mixed-use, mixed-tenure communities.” Telford Homes is building a reputation for sustainable regeneration in close partnerships with London Boroughs and housing associations. Delivering successful mixed tenure schemes through establishing long-term working relationships is part of the Telford Homes commitment to regeneration. We aim to encourage sustainable and inclusive communities, of high quality and safe housing, promoting ownership and a sense of place. Once the Merchants’ Quarter development is complete, by the end of 2010, Telford Homes and EastendHomes will have provided a tenure-blind development at Merchant Street.