What is East London?
Q: What is East London?
A: East London is the northeastern part of London, east of the City of London. It does not have an official definition but it includes the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Q: What is the origin of East London?
A: The idea has its origins in 1720 as "That part beyond the Tower". By 1950 it was called East London and included all of Greater London east of the City of London and north of the River Thames.
Q: What caused early development in East London?
A: Shipping on the River Thames caused early development in East London. There were docks and shipbuilding industries which declined after World War II. Felixstowe is now used as the main container port for southern England.
Q: How did population growth change over time in Tower Hamlets?
A: In Tower Hamlets, population peaked in 1891 and growth was restricted to outer boroughs until 1971 when population had peaked everywhere and there was a decline across all boroughs. By 2011 census this had reversed with some growth seen in every borough.
Q: Are there any famous places located in East London?
A: Yes, many famous places like Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch are located in EastLondon.
Q: Is there a large ethnic minority population living in EastLondon?
A: Yes, there is one of highest ethnic minority populations livinginEastLondon mostly consistingof South Asian families.
