East Central London Information: 10 top things to know... more
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1. History
The East End of London was often associated with poverty and overcrowding, and in the 19th century, the area of St Giles, south of King’s Cross, was one of London’s poorest districts. Fleet Street, in the eastern area of central London, is well known for being the home of the British Press until the 1980s. There are many buildings of historical importance in this region ...Read more
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2. Now
The districts that lie within central London’s East End include Moorgate, Aldgate, Tower Hill, Monument, Highbury, Finsbury, King’s Cross, Bethnal Green, Mile End, Stepney, Whitechapel, Dalston, Hackney, Isle of Dogs, Milwall, Clapton, Islington, Fleet Street, Clerkenwell and Barbican. This area of the capital is now full of trendy bars and restaurants and many parts are c...Read more
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3. Events
The Lovebox is a weekend music festival that takes place in Victoria Park in June and features big names from the music scene. The performances take place on 12 stages and the event also includes stalls, giant art installations and more. The London Feis is a two-day music festival in Finsbury Park in June. This event is a celebration of Irish and international music and big na...Read more
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4. Attractions
St Paul’s Cathedral attracts sightseers and pilgrims from all over the world. The cathedral was the setting for the wedding of HRH the Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. Visitors can climb the dome to the Whispering Gallery, take part in a multimedia tour, explore the crypt and more. The Tower of London, at Tower Hill, attracts visitors from around the world. Its...Read more
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5. Things To Do
This area of London has a surprising large number of green open spaces for visitors to enjoy, including Cambridge Heath, Victoria Park, Well Street Common, Hackney Downs, Hackney Marsh and Finsbury Park. Other places to visit in the region include the Charles Dickens Museum, near Russell Square; the Museum of the Order of St John, in Clerkenwell; and HMS Belfast, which is moor...Read more
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6. Business
Spitalfields Market is world famous and is no longer just a market. There are shops, restaurants, cafes and more at this site. Other major shopping centres in the area include The Brunswick, in Bloomsbury; and the London Fashion Centre, in Finsbury. There are many places to eat and drink, and styles range from traditional London pub food and ‘greasy’ cafes to upmarket Mic...Read more
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7. Transport
The main underground stations include King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, St Paul’s, Tower Hill, Angel, Barbican, Aldgate and Highbury and Islington. Overground rail stations in the region include King’s Cross St Pancreas, Highbury and Islington, London Liverpool Street and Bethnal Green, giving good connections to the rest of the capital and the UK. The main roads through ...Read more
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8. Entertainment
The Barbican is a major entertainment venue and arts space. This complex offers film, theatre, dance, live music, an art gallery, workshops and more. Other theatres in the region include Her Majesty’s Theatre, in Haymarket; Saddler’s Wells, in Islington; the Old Red Lion Theatre, in St John Street; and The Shaw Theatre, in Euston Road. The open space at Spitalfields Mark...Read more
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9. Famous Landmarks
St Paul’s Cathedral is the most well-known landmark in this area of the capital, with its world famous dome. The building was built between 1675 and 1710 and is the fifth cathedral to stand on the site. The previous cathedral was burnt down in the Great Fire of London. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are icons of this section of London.
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10. Interesting Fact
Charles Dickens based his novel Oliver Twist on this eastern area of the capital and its slums of the time.
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