by Dorothee Schröder A North London District Tottenham forms part of the London Borough of Haringey in north London. Ancient Origins Located along the old Roman road of Ermine Street,
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10 Facts About Spitalfields10 Facts About Spitalfields
by Dorothee Schröder An East End District Spitalfields lies in London’s East End within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Origin of the Name The district probably takes its
10 Facts About Richmond10 Facts About Richmond
by Dorothee Schröder A Riverside Town Richmond, situated on the River Thames, is a town in south-west London. Sheen to Richmond Originally known as “Sheen” and first recorded in the
10 Facts About Queenhithe10 Facts About Queenhithe
by Dorothee Schröder A Riverside Ward Queenhithe is a ward in the City of London, located south of St Paul’s Cathedral on the River Thames. From Roman Dock to Royal
10 Facts About Paddington10 Facts About Paddington
by Dorothee Schröder A Central London District Paddington lies within the City of Westminster in central London. Saxon Origins Its name probably refers to a Saxon settlement at the junction
10 Facts About Osterley10 Facts About Osterley
by Dorothee Schröder Location Osterley is a prosperous district in west London, forming part of Isleworth within the London Borough of Hounslow. The Origin of the Name The name “Osterley”
10 Facts About Notting Hill10 Facts About Notting Hill
by Dorothee Schröder A West London District Notting Hill is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. From Hamlet to Suburb Once a rural hamlet in Middlesex,
10 Facts About Jacob’s Island10 Facts About Jacob’s Island
by Dorothee Schröder Although Jacob’s Island no longer exists as a distinct place, this notorious corner of London is still worth a closer look. A Notorious Slum Located on the
10 Facts About Fitzrovia10 Facts About Fitzrovia
by Dorothee Schröder A District Between Two Boroughs Fitzrovia lies in central London, with its eastern half in the London Borough of Camden and its western half in the City
10 Facts About Earl’s Court10 Facts About Earl’s Court
by Dorothee Schröder A West London District Earl’s Court forms part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London. A Name from the Earls of Oxford The