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Mike Roberts, owner of
The N16 Web Works ( www.n16webworks.com
), offers a brief insight into local websites. If you would like your website mentioned in
future issues, contact us on info@n16mag.com .
Believe me, never give a magazine editor an even break. Just because people seemed
to have enjoyed my last article on Stoke Newington On Line (see N16, issue 10), the said
editor of this august organ decided that I should produce a regular column. He said he
wanted something that explored the good, the bad and the downright weird web sites that
cover the Stoke Newington area. So here goes.
I am often asked where to find a decent list of local painters, decorators, etc., and one
web site above all covering the N16 area is the Yellow Book produced by Holden Matthews
Estate Agent. As a long-time resident of Stoke Newington I have used their printed Yellow
Book for years. All the companies and services listed have been included because local
people have recommended them. And now this great resource is available on line.
www.holdenmatthews.co.uk/data/area.htm
A site which has only just come online but is already a firm favourite amongst those who
have visited it is a wonderful virtual tour of Abney Park Cemetery produced by
Digitaldreamwor1d. With its use of the latest technology, you can get a real feel for the
place. The site offers eleven 36O-degree views of the cemetery, each of which is
hauntingly beautiful.
www.digitaldreamworld.co.uk
Staying on the historical theme, my third featured site for this issue is part of the
Hackney Council site, but don't let that put you off. The Hackney Historic Images site
provides a great sampler of the many thousands of old photographs in the Hackney Archives.
For example, a search for AII-Subjects in Stoke Newington Church Street returned 33
matches.
www.hackney.gov.uk/historicimages
If you need to send a quick e-mail postcard, a good place to start is the Parish of St
Mary's website. They have a lovely selection of views of the church on their postcard
section. It's allvery quick and simple and they have some wonderful views of the church.
www.stmaryn16.org.uk
I've always been fascinated by the art of tattooing, but have never succumbed. However, if
you want to get a view of the world of tattoo and body art why not visit the Sacred
Artsite based on Albion Road.
www.sacredarttattoos.co.uk
A selection of some other Stokey websites
Art and Design
Nu Modern furniture.
www.nu-design.co.uk
Hollywood Design Concept metalwork.
www.hollywood-design.com
The Kiosk Project New gallery in Kynaston Rd.
www.thekioskproject.com
Education
Hackney is trying to get all its schools on the net with different levels of success
Grasmere Primary School All about the school, what's on, class info etc.Good local
history/area section. An award-winning site, twice short listed for the Becta/Guardian
Schools website awards.
www.grasmere.hackney.sch.uk
Hackney Education -Learning Live: A good introduction to the material available to schools
in Hackney.
www.learninglive.co.uk
William Patten Primary School
An interesting experiment, but just takes far too long to download. www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
Politics
When visiting these local political sites I have always kept an open mind. These views
relate directly to the quality of the site not their political content. The Conservatives
and Greens have still to get their local acts together.
Labour Hackney Labour Party is a good site with details of all councillors and local news.
www.hackney-labour.org.uk
Liberal Democrat Very little local information.
www.hackney-libdems.org.uk/homepage.html
Pubs, Bars and Wine Bars
The Auld Shillelagh Lots of pics from events. What a good local pub site should be.
www.theauldshillelagh.com
The Fox Reformed One of the earliest establishments in the area to go on the net.
www.fox-reformed.co.uk
Eating out and food suppliers The Cooler. One of London's top five Delis with a great cafe.
www.thecooler.co.uk
YumYum A fine Thai restaurant.
www.yumyum.co.uk
Rasa South Indian Vegetarian wonderful food.
www.rasauk.com
Things to do - Places to go
Abney Park Cemetery One of Britain's finest Victorian cemeteries. www.abney-park.org.uk
Sutton House Our nearest National Trust property, a Tudor house well worth the visit. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thameschilterns
Triton Diving If you fancy scuba diving then this Stoke Newington company provides just
the answer.
www.triton-diving.co.uk
Heath and fitness
Sunstone Stoke Newington's premier women's health club.
www.sunstonewomen.com
Yogahome For body and mind.
www.yogahome.co.uk
Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine.
www.alt-therapies.co.uk
Shopping
Stokesayware The finest dinner plates etc. in minature. A real gem. www.stokesayware.com
David Naylor backgammon boards If you want the best, look no further.
www.backgammon-boards.co.uk
Joanne's Gifts for Special Occasions For that last-minute present.
www.joannes.co.uk
Ian Batten Clothing Contemporary classics with a risky feel.
www.ianbatten.com
Tana Mana For a taste of the East. www.tanamana.co.uk
Helsinki Women's clothing at its best.
www.helsinki-n16.com
Texture Pure natural materials.
www.textilesfromnature.com
This is by no means the complete list of local related sites - we will be adding
more in the future.
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