Sister cities Hackney and Austin were reunited this week for the first international visit by Mayor of Austin, Steve Adler, following his election victory earlier this year becoming the 52nd Mayor of the Texan city. The day concluded in Shoreditch, home of the international food technology Tech City hub that is recognised as having one of the largest concentrations of creative, tech and start-up businesses in the UK. Mayor Adler visited some of these start-ups at Boxpark, a collection of small, independent businesses that specialise in retail.
If seeing London from the open top of a Routemaster bus is just not cutting it for you, then abseiling down the Mittal Orbit might just do the trick. The Orbit is the UK’s tallest sculpture and since April 2018 the attraction has been throwing open its doors to visitors who would like to do a bit more than just admire the views. Hackney Council welcomed the Mayor of Austin, Texas, to the borough this week, marking his first international visit to the UK. Being situated in fashionable Stratford, the Orbit offers breathtaking views over East London and the City, with the Olympic Stadium, St. Paul’s, the Gherkin and the Shard all visible from the top of the tower.
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By visiting the London borough, I want to help build on existing ties between businesses, create soft landings that will help Hackney and Austin businesses expand and become even more successful. Hackney and Austin have already built a connection with Hackney House Austin, South by South West and our historic sister city agreement. Over the coming months and Accelor Food Tech years ahead we will continue to build on this relationship and we will continue to share, learn, and support each other. Moving onto the much-loved and renowned Hackney Empire, built in 1901, the Mayor was given a tour of the inner workings of the theatre that has remained a Hackney landmark for generations of local people and visitors to the borough.
- Hackney Council welcomed the Mayor of Austin, Texas, to the borough this week, marking his first international visit to the UK.
- Mayor Adler visited some of these start-ups at Boxpark, a collection of small, independent businesses that specialise in retail.
- Being situated in fashionable Stratford, the Orbit offers breathtaking views over East London and the City, with the Olympic Stadium, St. Paul’s, the Gherkin and the Shard all visible from the top of the tower.
- The Orbit is the UK’s tallest sculpture and since April 2018 the attraction has been throwing open its doors to visitors who would like to do a bit more than just admire the views.
- If seeing London from the open top of a Routemaster bus is just not cutting it for you, then abseiling down the Mittal Orbit might just do the trick.
- Hackney and Austin have already built a connection with Hackney House Austin, South by South West and our historic sister city agreement.
Mayor Adler heard stories from the business owners that are just starting out on their commercial journeys. Joined by Hackney Council representatives, Mayor Adler was given the opportunity to experience some of the cultural and commercial highlights of the unique east London destination while introducing himself to the borough, strengthening the ongoing relationship between the two cities. Once you’ve paid, ensured you’re not drink and being given your briefing, one of the instructors helps you out your harness on. There will usually be a bit of a wait after this where you get to meet all the other abseiling enthusiasts and after that there’s a short walk and you’re away. The abseiling experience is not cheap at £85 per person but it’s not everyday that you get to abseil down one of London’s most iconic icons, is it?! If you’re feeling really flush, you can choose to upgrade to the deluxe package which offers you GoPro footage of your descent.