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East London

Imagine a super busy part of London that used to be full of big ships and factories!

Images

The Texas Embassy - Pall Mall East, London

The Texas Embassy - Pall Mall East, London

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The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich with The City and East London background
Police officer requests protesters at DSEI, Europe's biggest arms for dictators market, at Excel in East London to cease blockading the road or face arrest.
Aerial view of East London Mosque complex - Feb 2014
Walthamstow, East London - 24 July 2014 - Cranbrook Mews
Industrial Action at Leyton Garage, East London Bus Group, 9 November 2009
East London RN 100 (F100 AKB) - 1988 Renault PR100 / Northern Counties single deck
East London's Urban Jungle
East London Street Art January 2015
Walthamstow, East London - 24 July 2014 - Eldon Road
The Old Bailey, east London
East London by Night

Key Facts

Location
East of the City of London and north of the River Thames.
Population
Millions of people live in East London.
Area
A large part of the city of London.
Famous For
Its history as London's docklands and industrial centre, and its ongoing regeneration.

Where is East London?

East London is a special part of London, England. It's located to the east of the very old 'City of London' and north of a big river called the River Thames. Think of it like being on the right side of a giant map of London, near where the river starts to get wider, like a big smile!

This area has seen lots of changes over the years, from busy docks to modern buildings. It's a place where history meets new adventures.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

A long, long time ago, East London was the place where all the big ships came to load and unload their goods. It was like London's giant toy box and workshop! Lots of factories were built here too, making all sorts of things. In the 1800s, new train tracks were built, which helped more people move to East London and build new homes. It grew and grew!

Things Are Changing!

Today, many of the old factories and docks are being made into new and exciting places. Imagine old warehouses turning into cool apartments or shops! One famous area called Canary Wharf has super tall buildings that look like they touch the clouds. East London is still a very busy place, but now it's busy with new ideas and places to explore.

What's Happening Now?

East London is a place where people work and live. Because it was a big industrial area, many people worked in the docks and factories. Now, with all the new developments, there are lots of different jobs available. It's a place that keeps changing and becoming more interesting, with new buildings and places for people to enjoy.

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