Area Information
Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets is a lively and up and coming area. Bethnal Green in particular is an excellent example of East End life, with its famous Brick Lane and flower market at Columbia Road.
Columbia Road.
The Columbia Road market was originally founded in the 19th century. Traders congregated to sell their stock but back then there was no Sunday trading for markets but because of the influx of Jewish immigrants whose religious day is Saturday the traders made an application to Parliament to allow Sunday trading. In 1927 traders became licensed to trade specific goods and the market became specialised in flowers and plants. Selling colourful plants, exotic flowers, garden furniture & accessories. It’s once old warehouse buildings surrounding the street have now been converted into shops, restaurants and modern style apartments. Trading hours are between 8am – 2pm Sundays only.
Spitalfields.
Spitalfields was founded in 1197. Situated in the heart of London’s East End. It wasn’t until 1920 when the City of London acquired control of the market. For the next 70 years the reputation grew and become famous for its ‘fruit and veg’ trade. In May 1991 the Old Spitalfields Market moved to bigger premises in Leyton. But with the original building still standing retaining many original features the smell of fresh fruit & veg still lingers on. Since 1991 the Old Spitalfields Market has established itself again with independent shops and stalls selling a variety of food, vintage clothing and home ware.
Brick Lane.
Brick Lane gets its name from the local manufacture of Bricks. Beer was also brewed on Brick Lane in the Truman Brewery, which was founded in 1669. The Truman brewery can still be seen today but has been converted into workshops, studios and a bar. On the corner of Brick Lane and Fournier Street is a mosque originally built in 1744 as a Church it was then brought by the Jewish Immigrant society in 1897 and soon became a Synagogue but is now an Islamic place of worship. Brick Lane today is otherwise know as Bangla Town with its many leather clothes shops, bars and Bangladeshi Restaurants and convenient stores.
Tower Of London.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets takes its name from the historical association between the Tower of London and its surrounding Hamlets. The Tower of London has been home to some of the jewels and precious metal objects of the English Monarchy since at least the 13th Century.
Victoria Park.
The City’s first public park opened in 1845. The park is spilt in two by Grove Road and inside you will find a wide variety of trees and a lake with fountain feature.
Broadway Market.
One of the original chartered open markets in London. Broadway Market has undergone a major re-vamp and is a buzzing and up & coming area with its many bars and restaurants.
York Hall.
York hall Leisure Centre is located on Old Ford Road Bethnal Green E2. It has the only 33m pool in Tower Hamlets, 80 station fitness centre, 2 exercise studios, main hall and is also home to many Boxing, thai kick boxing and wrestling events.
St Katherines Dock.
St Katherine’s Dock is on the outskirts of the City of London. A great riverside side attraction with its Bars & Restaurants. Only a short walk to The Tower of London & London Bridge. The marina has yachts moored up and a lock that leads to the River Thames.
Museum of Childhood.
Located on Cambridge Heath Road in Bethnal Green E2 is the Museum of Childhood. This museum has the most extraordinary collections of toys with over 8000 dolls ranging from the earliest wooden doll dating as far back as 1300bc to the most modern doll from the Bratz collection 2005.
Limehouse Basin.
The Limehouse basin provides a link between the Regents Canal and The River Thames. The basin is situated between the Docklands Light Railway and Narrow Street.
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Buses
The bus routes serving Bethnal Green are extensive. Below are the buses and their routes that can be caught from Bethnal Green Tube Station –
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London Underground
For your information we have listed some of the Underground Stations in the area along with the line they are on. This list is not comprehensive for the Tower Hamlets area, but we hope you will find it useful.
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British Rail Main Line Stations
There are two main British Rail stations in Bethnal Green that we have listed below for you information. Both run out of town into Hertfordshire, Essex and beyond with the line terminating at Liverpool Street Station on there inward journeys. Liverpool Street being one London’s Main stations you can change here for most other lines and destinations. Once again this is not a comprehensive list of Tower Hamlets train stations.
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