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Hackney is full of creatives and as a result, the borough is cool, eclectic and incredibly diverse. Back in 2014, Vogue named Hackney one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. The London Borough of Hackney is actually quite massive and includes a lot more than just the area of Hackney. Because of its sheer size, I’ve decided to cover ...
Our collections – 600 years of history. We are always adding to our collections. Our oldest record dates from 1356 and we are actively collecting now. All records are connected to the London borough of Hackney, which, before 1965, was three separate metropolitan boroughs – Hackney, Shoreditch and Stoke Newington.
HACKNEY. Hackney, (fn. 1) a favourite residence of wealthy Londoners from the Middle Ages until the 19th century, was the largest Middlesex parish to be included in the county of London in 1889. Near the south-western corner, the bridge bearing Kingsland Road across the Regent's canal was c. 1.8 km. north of the bar of London at Bishopsgate.
51.526°N 0.078°W. / 51.526; -0.078. Shoreditch is an area in London, England and is located in the London Borough of Hackney alongside neighbouring parts of Tower Hamlets, which are also perceived as part of the area due to historic ecclesiastical links. Shoreditch lies just north-east of the border with the City of London and is considered ...
A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab, black cab, hack or London taxi) is a carriage or car for hire. [1] A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise. [2] A symbol of London and Britain, the black taxi is a common sight on the streets of London. [3] The hackney carriages carry a roof sign TAXI that can be ...
Hackney Wick is a neighbourhood in East London, England. The area forms the south-eastern part of the district of Hackney, and also of the wider London Borough of Hackney. Adjacent areas of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are sometimes also described as being part of Hackney Wick. The area lies 4.2 miles (6.8 km) northeast of Charing Cross .
Apr 16, 2015 · Here we explore the unique and fascinating history of these London icons. Horse-drawn carriages. Horse-drawn carriages, called hackney coaches, were active on the streets of London since Tudor times. Wealthy citizens would rent out their carriages to earn back some much needed money. By the mid 18th century thousands of hackney coaches were ...
