Thunder and lightning became a familiar sight in the borough over the weekend

East London Advertiser: Rob Myles snapped this photo in PoplarRob Myles snapped this photo in Poplar (Image: Rob Myles)

While it meant an interrupted night’s sleep for most people, it was a chance for photographers to grab some rather impressive shots.

Rob Myles managed to take these pictures from Poplar’s Balfron Tower.

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