Borough of Inner London, England
London Borough of Newham
The London Borough of Newham is a London borough created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963.
It covers an area previously administered by the Essex county boroughs of West Ham and East Ham, authorities that were both abolished by the same act. The name Newham reflects its creation and combines the compass points of the old borough names. It is 5 miles (8 km) east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. Newham is bounded by the River Lea to its west and the North Circular Road to its east.
How locals move
Getting around London Borough of Newham the local way
- Go nextPopularly known as the Garden of England due to its green landscape, the county includes a number of attractions that could be included on day trips outside of the capital.
- Go nextFrom the Greenwich Peninsula, take the IFS Cloud Cable Car (formerly Emirates Air Line) – the UK's first urban cable car.
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