Borough in east London, England
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a borough in London, England.
Situated on the north bank of the River Thames and immediately east of the City of London, the borough spans the traditional East End of London and much of the regenerated London Docklands area, including Canary Wharf, one of the world's largest central business districts. The 2019 mid-year population for the borough is estimated at 324,745.
How locals move
Getting around London Borough of Tower Hamlets 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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