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'''East London''' is the | '''East London''' is the north-eastern part of the [[London]] conurbation, consisting of areas in the counties of [[Essex]] and [[Middlesex]]. It lies east of the ancient [[City of London]] and north of the [[River Thames]]. Like London itself, it has no official or generally accepted boundaries; views vary as to how much of Essex and Middlesex lie within it. East London developed as London's docklands and the primary industrial centre. The industrial lands of east London are today an area of regeneration, which are well advanced in places such as the [[Isle of Dogs]] and [[Stratford, Essex|Stratford]]. | ||
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[[Category:Metropolitan Essex]] | [[Category:Metropolitan Essex]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:16, 2 February 2023
| East London | |
| Essex, Middlesex | |
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.jpg) Aerial view of Stratford, Essex, looking south towards the Isle of Dogs, Middlesex | |
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| Post town: | London and various |
| Postcode: | E, EC and various |
| Dialling code: | 020 and various |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Various |
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East London is the north-eastern part of the London conurbation, consisting of areas in the counties of Essex and Middlesex. It lies east of the ancient City of London and north of the River Thames. Like London itself, it has no official or generally accepted boundaries; views vary as to how much of Essex and Middlesex lie within it. East London developed as London's docklands and the primary industrial centre. The industrial lands of east London are today an area of regeneration, which are well advanced in places such as the Isle of Dogs and Stratford.