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This year's Newham Heritage Month includes a number of events themed on London 2012 to mark the tenth anniversary since the Games were held.

Fifty years on from the last speedway meeting at West Ham Stadium in Custom House, Bob Rogers has recalled his childhood memories of watching races there.

Voting is open to decide which buildings in London's Royal Docks should be marked with a digital plaque for the Royal Docks Digital History Plaques project.

Colleen Sullivan, who grew up in Royal Docks, describes the meetings as “lovely evenings spent with dear friends".  She said: “I’ve enjoyed each and every one of the meetings and you always learn something new. Historian Valery Alliez has a wealth of historic knowledge and I always enjoy her contributions.  “I particularly enjoyed the visit from Chris Ross, our East End poet, who entertained us with his wit and sincerity.” Chris Ross, "The East End Poet", reading some of his rhymes at one of the club's meetings. - Credit: Royal Docks History Club Journalist, historian and author ...