Tower Hamlets in England
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Freedom Press

The Freedom Press is an anarchist publishing house in Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1886, it is the largest anarchist publishing house in the nation and the oldest of its kind in the English speaking world. It is based at 84b Whitechapel High Street in the East End of London. Alongside its many books and pamphlets, the group also publish a fortnightly newspaper, Freedom, which is the only regular anarchist newspaper published nationally in the UK.

Located at 51.5161, -0.0702778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Anarchist organisations in the United Kingdom, Media and communications in Tower Hamlets, Anarchist publishing companies, Organizations established in 1886

Elizabeth Stride

Elizabeth "Long Liz" Stride (née Gustafsdotter) (27 November 1843 – 30 September 1888) is believed to be the third victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer called Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated prostitutes in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to early November 1888. The canonical fiveJack the Ripper victims Mary Ann Nichols Annie Chapman Elizabeth Stride Catherine Eddowes Mary Jane Kelly She was nicknamed "Long Liz".

Located at 51.5137, -0.0655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1843 births, 1888 deaths, 1888 crimes, Jack the Ripper victims, People murdered in England, Swedish prostitutes, Swedish emigrants to the United Kingdom, Swedish people murdered abroad

Goodman's Fields Theatre

Two 18th century theatres bearing the name Goodman's Fields Theatre were located on Ayliffe Street, Whitechapel, London. The first opened on 31 October 1727 in a small shop by Thomas Odell, deputy Licenser of Plays. The first play performed was George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer. Henry Fielding's second play The Temple Beau premièred here 26 January 1730.

Located at 51.5148, -0.071851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former theatres of London, Theatres completed in 1727, Theatres completed in 1732, 1742 disestablishments, Former buildings and structures of Tower Hamlets

Henriques Street

Henriques Street, formerly known as Berner Street, is a narrow East End street off Commercial Road in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Located at 51.514, -0.06547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jack the Ripper, Streets in Tower Hamlets

Wool House

Wool House is a grade II listed Victorian wool warehouse at 74 Backchurch Lane, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was originally five storeys tall, and spanned a total of 137,455 square feet . An additional floor was constructed on the roof in the early 2000s, creating an additional 12,000 square feet of floorspace. The warehouse is one of two that were constructed on Backchurch lane in the late 1880s for Browne & Eagle, a wool storage firm.

Located at 51.5124, -0.06701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Grade II listed buildings in London

Garrick Theatre (Leman St)

The Garrick Theatre, also known as Garrick's Subscription was a small theatre located in Leman St, Whitechapel. The theatre opened in 1831, and closed in about 1881. The theatre was named for the actor, David Garrick, who had made his début at the nearby Goodman's Fields Theatre on 9 October 1741, playing the role of Richard III. The performance on 11 May 1840 was Marie! and Virginius the Rum’un!, from an existent playbill.

Located at 51.5119, -0.0691667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former theatres of London, Theatres completed in 1831, 1881 disestablishments, Former buildings and structures of Tower Hamlets

Wellclose Square

Wellclose Square lies in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, between Cable Street to the north and The Highway to the south. The western edge, now called Ensign Street, was previously called Well Street. The southern edge was called Neptune street. On the north side is Graces Alley, home to Wilton's Music Hall. The centre of the square is occupied by St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School. On the western edge is another primary school.

Located at 51.5101, -0.0665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Tower Hamlets, Squares in Tower Hamlets

St George's German Lutheran Church

St George's German Lutheran Church is a church in Alie Street, Whitechapel. From its founding in 1762 until 1996 it was used by German Lutherans. It then became the headquarters of the Historic Chapels Trust. The church is still used for organ recitals. St George's was the fifth Lutheran church to be built in London. It is now the oldest surviving German Lutheran church in the UK. At the time, the street was called "Little Ayliffe Street" and the area was called "Goodman's Fields".

Located at 51.5142, -0.0705556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1762, 18th-century church buildings, Protestant congregations established in the 18th century, Grade II* listed churches in London, Churches in Tower Hamlets, Lutheran churches in London, Churches preserved by the Historic Chapels Trust

Leman Street railway station

Leman Street railway station was a station in the parish of Whitechapel in London, England. It was opened by the Great Eastern Railway in 1877, on the main line from Fenchurch Street to Blackwall. It was closed as a wartime economy measure in 1916, reopened in 1919, and closed finally in 1941 along with neighbouring Shadwell railway station. Trains now run directly from Fenchurch Street to Limehouse without stopping.

Located at 51.5111, -0.0681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Tower Hamlets, Former London and Blackwall Railway stations

East Smithfield

East Smithfield is the name of a road in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in east London, part of the A1203 road. It was historically an alternative name for the liberty and parish of St Botolph without Aldgate. The route of both the London Marathon and the London Triathlon pass along East Smithfield. The Royal Mint, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are located in the vicinity.

Located at 51.5083, -0.07097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Tower Hamlets, Districts of Tower Hamlets, Areas of London

Altab Ali Park

Altab Ali Park is a small park on Adler Street, White Church Lane and Whitechapel High Street, London E1; formerly known as St. Mary's Park it is the site of the old 14th Century white chapel, St. Mary Matfelon, from which the area of Whitechapel gets its name. Having been destroyed in The Blitz in 1940, all that remains of the old church is the floor plan and a few graves. Included in those buried on the site are Richard Parker, Richard Brandon and Sir John Cass.

Located at 51.5162, -0.0685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in Tower Hamlets

Eastminster

Eastminster (The Abbey of St. Mary de Graces) was a Cistercian abbey on Tower Hill in London, founded by Edward III in 1350. The abbey was dissolved in 1538, and the site is now occupied by the Royal Mint. There is a catholic priest who holds the title "Abbot of Eastminster" (Abbey of St. Mary De Graces). He is known as a "Titular Abbot" — one who holds the title of a suppressed or destroyed abbey.

Located at 51.5094, -0.0723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cistercian monasteries in England, Monasteries in London, Former buildings and structures of Tower Hamlets, 1350 establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 14th century, 1538 disestablishments in England