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5 days ago · From 1965 the metropolitan borough became part of the London Borough of Hackney, along with Stoke Newington and Shoreditch. Alluvium lies along the Lea and beneath Hackney marsh.
5 days ago · In the 1740s Hackney village remained essentially a single street, with some large gardens behind: on the west side those of Ward's house stretched back to Hackney brook, as did those of the Mermaid and the adjoining grounds of Spurstowe's house. The last were landscaped by Sir John Silvester, who from the 1760s began the village's westward ...
3 days ago · Hackney was among the places from which London was authorized to draw water by an Act of 1543, which eventually led to the creation of the Hampstead Water Co., and the Lea at Hackney marsh figured as a possible source in unrealized proposals of 1610.
4 days ago · This insightful walking tour of Hackney — led by architecture-trained town planner Lachlan Anderson-Frank — showcases the ambitious municipal projects which sought to transform the quality of life for people living in one of London’s most deprived boroughs.
2 days ago · Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, has announced three new Cabinet and Deputy appointments and six Member Champions to help Hackney Council realise its commitments to becoming a fairer, greener, healthier and safer borough that works for every child in Hackney.The changes were announced by the Mayor on 15 May at her first annual council meeting...
5 days ago · Three Hackney councillors dramatically quit Labour to form independent group. By Hackney Citizen | Friday 17 May 2024 at 11:11. Cllrs Claudia Turbet-Delof, Penny Wrout and Fliss Premru say they can ‘no longer in good conscience continue campaigning for Labour’. Read More.
5 days ago · Hackney Education. Adult and family learning. About the team. The Adult Learning team works with Hackney residents to provide lifelong learning, improve skills and reduce unemployment.
