The Cricketers pub was one of Lower Clapton’s most recognisable boozers and the building has survived closure, controversy and even the threat of demolition
Tucked away at the end of a quiet lane in Clapton, on the banks of the River Lea, the Anchor & Hope is one of East London’s most characterful and historic pubs. Small in size but rich in story, this waterside gem offers a glimpse into Hackney’s past – long before cafés, conversions and canal-side…